UEFA Nations League: Germany's Winless Run Continues With 0-0 Draw Against Greece - Tempo.co English

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Germany failed to secure another win after being held to a 0-0 draw by Greece on matchday four of the UEFA Nations League at Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, on Monday, October 5, 2026.

The result extends Jurgen Klopp's underwhelming record with Die Mannschaft. In his first four matches as Germany's coach, Klopp has managed only one victory.

Greece remains in second place in Group A2 with eight points, while Germany sits third with five points, now facing a difficult path to qualify for the Nations League Finals.

Die Mannschaft could potentially miss out on the finals for the fourth time in the last five editions of the Nations League, according to UEFA as cited by Antara.

Greece threatened immediately after kickoff. Georgios Masouras met a cross from Kostas Tsimikas with a header, but German goalkeeper Jonas Urbig denied him.

Germany then took control of the game and created several chances. Florian Wirtz, Derry Scherhant, and Tom Bischof took turns testing the home defense guarded by Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Die Mannschaft thought they had scored in the 32nd minute through Jonathan Burkardt, but the goal was disallowed after VAR revealed a handball by Bischof.

Germany continued to dominate after the break. Lennart Karl unleashed a curling shot that was saved by Tzolakis.

Greece tried to respond with a header from Konstantinos Mavropanos, but Urbig kept it out.

The match became more physical and was frequently interrupted by fouls. Greece had another chance through Masouras, but his header went over the crossbar.

Entering the final 15 minutes, Germany increased the pressure, but Die Mannschaft's attacks lacked effectiveness.

Greece (4-4-2): Konstantinos Tzolakis; Manolis Saliakas, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kostas Tsimikas; Giorgos Masouras, Christos Zafeiris, Dimitrios Kourbelis, Alexandros Kyziridis; Fotis Ioannidis, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Germany (4-4-2): Jonas Urbig; Philipp Treu, Waldemar Anton, Malick Thiaw, David Raum; Lennart Karl, Tom Bischof, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Derry Scherhant; Jonathan Burkardt, Florian Wirtz.