Germany stormed into the game, giving no chance to Slovakia and secured their spot in the World Cup this Monday with a 6-0 win in Leipzig.
The team, coached by Julian Nagelsmann, finished at the top of Group A with 15 points, losing only the other match against the Slovaks who finished second and move on to the playoffs, still dreaming of qualification. The other group match, which had no impact on the standings, ended with Northern Ireland defeating Luxembourg 1-0.
Regarding the game, there is no better description than "overwhelming." With Nick Woltemade up front and Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry on the wings, the Mannschaft opted for aerial play and scored early: at the third dangerous cross, the Newcastle giant deflected it for a 1-0 lead.
The Germans accelerated again and, at 29 minutes, Goretzka served Gnabry for the 2-0. Just before the break, quick combinations between Florian Wirtz and Sané extended the lead to 4-0, dismantling a defense that had only conceded two goals in the previous five games.
The second half saw Slovakia even more withdrawn, focused only on minimizing further damage. Germany slowed the pace but maintained control and pressed again after substitutions, continuing to move the ball easily in the offensive midfield.
At 67 minutes, Ridle Baku scored the 5-0 shortly after coming on, and the result was sealed with a golden touch: Assan Ouédraogo, a 19-year-old midfielder making his debut for the national team in the stadium where he plays for his club, scored the sixth. A perfect night in Leipzig, with Germany emphatically confirming their World Cup presence.
