3-3: Rüdiger reaches Nations League semi-finals
The defender started in Germany's draw against Italy in Dortmund.

Rüdiger's Germany drew against Italy to seal their place in the semi-finals of the Nations League. The Madrid centre-back started the game and played 77 minutes in Dortmund. The home side raced into a 3-0 lead before half-time with goals from Kimmich, Musiala and Kleindienst. Kean bagged a brace in the 49th and 69th minutes, before Raspadori made it 3-3 in stoppage time. The 1-2 scoreline from the first leg earned the German side a place in the Final Four.