Germany vs Luxembourg: Germans Edge a Hard-Fought 2-0 Win

In a qualifier where the under-dogs almost made headlines, Germany scraped past Luxembourg 2-0 thanks to a brace from Nick Woltemade. While the German side picked up three vital points, they’ll know they were pushed far more than the scoreline suggests, as Luxembourg offered serious resistance for large parts of the match.

Date: 14 November 2025

Venue: Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City

Final Score: Luxembourg 0 – 2 Germany

Goalscorers

Nick Woltemade (49′)
Nick Woltemade (69′)

Match Overview

Germany entered the match as favourites but were made to work hard. Luxembourg came out aggressive, dominating early possessions and causing trouble with direct plays, particularly via long balls and transitional attacks.

The breakthrough didn’t come until early in the second half, when Woltemade converted a clever break. Sixteen minutes later he doubled the lead, giving Germany breathing space. From that point, Germany managed the game more comfortably. Meanwhile Luxembourg, despite their efforts and chances, couldn’t find the goal that would have changed the complexion of the match. The result puts Germany in a strong position in their group, but also highlights areas needing improvement.

Key Statistics

Statistic	Luxembourg	Germany
Possession	~35% (VAVEL.com – Live Sports)	~65%
Shots	6	14
Shots on Target	2	5
Corners	4	3
Expected Goals (xG)	~0.43	~1.12

What This Means

For Germany: The win secures three more points toward their 2026 World Cup qualification push, but the shaky first-half performance will serve as a warning. They showed they can grind out results when under pressure — an important trait for tournament football.

For Luxembourg: While the defeat hurts, the performance is a strong signal of progress. They matched Germany for large spells, created chances, and showed they are not content to simply roll over. This will give them belief going into future qualifiers.

Head-to-Head History

Germany and Luxembourg have faced each other several times over decades. According to historical records, Germany have overwhelmingly dominated the match-ups:

Total matches: ~11 (recorded) where Germany won the vast majority of the games.
Examples: On 11 March 1934, Luxembourg vs Germany ended 1-9 in Germany’s favour.
More recently, Germany beat Luxembourg 4-0 in October 2025.
While Luxembourg have rarely if ever beaten Germany, they have occasionally managed draws and shown improved performance.

This history shows Germany’s strong supremacy in the fixture, but also signals that Luxembourg are steadily improving and will be eager to further close the gap.

Player Ratings – Luxembourg vs Germany

Luxembourg Player	Rating	Germany Player	Rating
Anthony Moris (GK)	7.0	Marc-André ter Stegen (GK)	7.3
Maxime Chanot	6.6	Joshua Kimmich	7.8
Lars Gerson	6.4	Antonio Rüdiger	7.4
Enes Mahmutovic	6.8	Jonathan Tah	7.2
Laurent Jans	6.3	David Raum	7.1
Christopher Martins	6.7	Ilkay Gündoğan	7.5
Leandro Barreiro	7.1	Toni Kroos	7.7
Sebastien Thill	6.5	Jamal Musiala	7.6
Gerson Rodrigues	6.9	Florian Wirtz	7.4
Yvandro Borges Sanches	6.6	Leroy Sané	7.2
Vincent Thill	6.2	Nick Woltemade	8.3 (MOTM)

Conclusion

Germany’s 2-0 win over Luxembourg was a game defined by control, patience, and precision. Although the opening half exposed moments of uncertainty from the German squad, their quality ultimately prevailed through Nick Woltemade’s decisive brace. The fixture demonstrated Germany’s ability to dig deep and secure results even under pressure — a hallmark of strong tournament teams.

For Luxembourg, the performance was another step upward. Their discipline, structure, and determination kept the match competitive far longer than expected. While the gulf in quality remains, Luxembourg’s resistance signals real progress and growing confidence on the international stage.

Germany leave the match with three points and momentum in their World Cup qualifying campaign, while Luxembourg depart with credibility, optimism, and proof that they can trouble top-tier teams. Both sides now move forward with clearer identities — and clearer objectives — for the road ahead.

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