Germany 7-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Nagelsmann’s side thump visitors to confirm top spot

Germany recorded an impressive 7-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their penultimate match in Freiburg to secure top spot in Group A3 of the Nations League.

Florian Wirtz and Tim Kleindienst scored two goals each, while Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane were also on the scoresheet as the Germans recorded their fourth win and maintained a five-point lead over the Netherlands in second place.

Julian Nagelsmann's side made a thrilling start as Musiala headed home with just 78 seconds on the clock.

Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Kleindienst then opened his account for Germany when Robert Andrich's effort strayed away from him on its way to goal in the 23rd minute.

Havertz ensured the home side went into half-time with a three-goal lead, while Wirtz added two more, including an excellent free-kick, before the clock struck the hour mark, effectively ending Bosnia's hopes of a comeback.

Sane joined the party in the 66th minute with Germany's sixth, before Kleindienst sealed victory with his second of the evening, a close-range finish 11 minutes later.

The hosts conclude their group stage campaign on Tuesday with a trip to Budapest to take on Hungary, while Bosnia, who are bottom with one point, will host group runners-up Netherlands.

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With a further seven goals added to their tally, Germany have now scored 17 goals in five group stage matches – more than any other team in League A of the Nations League.

While their attacking play is impressive – they have now achieved the two biggest winning margins in the Nations League this season, having also beaten Hungary 5-0 – their defense is solid, conceding just three goals.

The Germans attempted 757 passes against Bosnia, the most in a single match in the 2024/25 Nations League.

They finished the match with 23 shots, 13 of which were on target, and 4.03 expected goals (xG), while Bosnia had just 0.46.