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UEFA Nations League: Five-star Germany end losing streak to hammer Italy, in pics

Germany demolished Italy 5-2 on Tuesday with a sparkling display of attacking football for their first Nations League A Group Three win, snapping a four-game winless run and stretching their unbeaten streak under coach Hansi Flick. In Germany’s best performance under Flick, Timo Werner struck twice after goals from Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan and Thomas Mueller had put them in the driving seat. In these collection of pictures, we find out all about Germany vs Italy clash. 

Wilfried Gnoto became the youngest goal-scorer for Italy

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Wilfried Gnoto became the youngest goal-scorer for Italy

Italy's Wilfried Gnonto in action against Germany in their UEFA Nations League match. Gnoto became the youngest scorer for Italy at the age of 18. (Photo: Reuters)

Germany are in 2nd place on points table

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Italy's Gianluca Scamacca battles for the ball against Germany in their UEFA Nations League match. Germany are now on six points in second place, one behind Hungary. (Photo: Reuters)

Italy's Gianluca Scamacca battles for the ball against Germany in their UEFA Nations League match. Germany are now on six points in second place, one behind Hungary. (Photo: Reuters)

Timo Werner scored twice in Germany win

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Germany's Timo Werner (left) celebrates after scoring against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Germany hammered Italy 5-2. (Source: Twitter)

Germany's Timo Werner (left) celebrates after scoring against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Germany hammered Italy 5-2. (Source: Twitter)

Ikay Gundogan scored from the penalty spot

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Germany's Ikay Gundogan takes a penalty against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Gundogan scored from the penalty spot in the fourth minute of injury time after first half. (Source: Twitter)

Germany's Ikay Gundogan takes a penalty against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Gundogan scored from the penalty spot in the fourth minute of injury time after first half. (Source: Twitter)

Thomas Muller was among the 4 goal-scorers

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Germany's Thomas Muller celebrates after scoring against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Muller was among the 4 goal-scorers for Germany. (Source: Twitter)

Germany's Thomas Muller celebrates after scoring against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Muller was among the 4 goal-scorers for Germany. (Source: Twitter)

Germany had failed to win a match over the last month

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Germany's Joshua Kimmich vies for the ball against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Germany had struggled in a 1-1 draw against Hungary last week after also drawing with the same score against England and Italy earlier this month. (Photo: Reuters)

Germany's Joshua Kimmich vies for the ball against Italy in their UEFA Nations League match. Germany had struggled in a 1-1 draw against Hungary last week after also drawing with the same score against England and Italy earlier this month. (Photo: Reuters)