Gomez goes off nursing an injury, and is replaced by VfL Wolfsburg's Julian Draxler. Here's a look at Germany's story so far at UEFA EURO 2016. Then they squeeze their opposition higher and higher up the pitch and then suddenly there is a burst of passing and they can be through you. Will Germany's reputation at spot-kicks hold firm once again? Or will the Azzurri prevail once again? A sixth straight clean sheet without being rested would be an unprecedented feat, but you would be silly to bet against him!

FC Köln defender cuts the ball back and Mesut Özil charges in to volley past Buffon! 78').

#ITA at eye level! "So far at this European Championship both teams have excited me. However, nobody has yet been able to beat record-setting goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Should Trent play in midfield for England? "We have the quality to prevail against Italy. Here's a reminder of his finishing ability, with all 20 of his Bundesliga strikes from 2015/16: Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has won just about everything there is to win in football so when the 38-year-old custodian speaks, it's generally a good idea to listen. Thomas Müller has scored an astonishing ten goals in just 13 World Cup games but incredibly, the Bayern attacker has never hit the net at a European Championship. Watch Germany v Italy from Euro 2016 in full on iPlayer. In the end 1. ...a lovely, tempting, curling effort from the left.

Relive Germany and Italy's epic quarter-final clash at Euro 2016 which went all the way to a penalty shoot-out. Considering England fans were the first to sing it at the tournament you'd think it would have gotten more bad press than good, yet it continues to be up there with 'Will Griggs is on fire' as the song of the tournament. Another 30 minutes to get a winner - and then penalties if not! Centre-back Jerome Boateng cut a relaxed figure when speaking to the press ahead of tonight's match, saying he has not been "worrying day and night about the Italian team," while he is confident Germany can impose themselves on the game. Italy and Germany have been the two best teams at Euro 2016 so far, according to Miroslav Klose, but he feels Joachim Low's men have enough to beat them and go all the way to win the competition. It is easy to forget that Julian Draxler is just 22 years old. The 30-year-old charges out to the right to clear a lofted ball over the top. Get your front row seat to the Bundesliga experience by signing up for our official newsletter: Mesut Özil opened the scoring for Germany, but Italy struck back in the closing stages with a penalty. Sunderland arguably have one of Italy's best performers of the tournament on their books.

Fingers crossed they can avoid that fate. The race for the Euro 2016 Golden Boot is wide open as we head into the quarter-finals... After a stellar performance against Slovakia, in which he scored and laid on an assist for Mario Gomez, he will go into the quarter-final brimming with confidence and Germany will hope hiscreativity will help to further strengthen a connection with Gomez that will fire them to the last four.

Germany are playing in their traditional white shirts, Italy in blue. The same, however, could be said of Joachim Löw's troops who have dominated in all fixtures with the 0-0 draw against Poland the only mark on a near flawless record that has included clean sheets in every game so far. Come on lads, you can do it!". Not long to go now! Never before have Germany beaten Italy at either a European Championship or World Cup tournament - four draws and four losses - but there's a first time for everything and Joachim Löw and Co. are hoping that that time is tonight! Official UEFA EURO history. ", * Özil: "We want to show that there is another way tomorrow!".

It's the first sighting of Manuel Neuer dashing out of his box to snuff out a threat in this match.

"But even then they have to keep focusing on taking things one game at a time.

It’s simple, and it is very hard to take the initiative away from them.". In his column in the English newspaper The Daily Telegraph, incoming Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti has lauded the current German side. There will be a classic look to tonight's encounter following the decision regarding kit choices... Mats Hummels officially became an FC Bayern München player yesterday, but is soley focussed on national team affairs at present. We're just about ready now! No goals in extra time, so we go to a penalty shootout! How Partey can help solve Arsenal’s creativity issue. * #Löw diplomatic. Retweet; Reply; Favourite; Share; Tweet; Pin; See more from Euro 2020. Italy have proved pre-tournament doubters wrong after an impressive victory over reigning champions Spain, while Joachim Low's Germany romped into the last eight with a 3-0 win over group B winners Slovakia.

Toni Kroos lines up a free-kick from a promising position wide out on the right but it comes to nothing as referee Vitkor Kassai blows his whistle for a foul. bundesliga.com has a full match preview right here.



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