Leroy Sane brawl on live broadcast! Luxembourg-Germany match was a mess

Germany visited Luxembourg in their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group A clash, with Leroy Sané returning to the national team lineup after a significant absence. The 28-year-old winger started the match and quickly made an impact.

After a goalless first half, Sané picked up the ball on the left wing in the 49th minute, sprinted into the box and drilled a low cross toward the penalty spot. Woltemade met the pass and sent it into the net to give Germany a 1–0 lead.

Woltemade struck again in the 69th minute, making it 2–0. Germany secured the victory thanks to their second-half goals, while Sané was unlucky as one of his efforts rattled the post.

Following the match, Leroy Sané—who had been left out of the German squad after joining Galatasaray—became the main talking point.

Appearing on Sky Sports after the game, coach Julian Nagelsmann addressed the criticism he has repeatedly received from Lothar Matthäus over Sané’s previous omissions. Speaking on a broadcast in which Matthäus was also present, he said:

“Maybe I can say one more sentence about Leroy so it’s clear: In the end, I evaluate how he plays, even if that puts pressure on him. That’s normal. We’re under pressure too in World Cup qualifying—we must perform well. What matters is whether he uses the opportunities he gets. That’s a very important point. Our evaluation criteria stay within the coaching staff.”

Right after Nagelsmann’s remarks, Matthäus responded—once again defending his stance that Leroy Sané must always be part of the national team:

“I would solve such things more internally. This creates too much pressure on him. We all know how Leroy is perceived by the public. But of course, Julian knows him better. We don’t always have to follow the same path.”

The back-and-forth between Nagelsmann and Matthäus overshadowed the match itself, making Leroy Sané the central topic of debate once again.