Netherlands vs Germany LIVE: Jurgen Klopp denied debut win in injury-ridden clash

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Jurgen Klopp was denied a debut win in the Germany dugout as his former player Cody Gakpo snatched an injury-time equaliser for the Netherlands in the Nations League.

The Netherlands, also entering a new era under Xavi, thought they took the lead through another ex-star of Klopp in captain Virgil van Dijk, only for his header in the 16th minute was chalked off for an offence by Brian Brobbey.

Brobbey was then involved in Germany’s controversial opener, with Klopp’s players opting against pausing play to allow the Sunderland striker to receive treatment for a hamstring injury. They then went on to score through Felix Nmecha, sparking the wrath of the hosts.

The Netherlands probed throughout the second half for an equaliser and got what they deserved in the match’s dying moments, Gakpo latching onto a deep delivery to convert on the volley,

Follow all the latest updates from Netherlands vs Germany in our live blog below:

Next up

Here are the remaining Nations League fixtures for both the Netherlands and Germany this international break:

Netherlands

  • Serbia (A), Sunday 27 September
  • Greece (A), Thursday 1 October
  • Serbia (H), Sunday 4 October
  • Greece (H), Sunday 27 September
  • Serbia (H), Thursday 1 October
  • Greece (A), Sunday 4 October
Will Castle25 September 2026 00:00

Arsenal dealt injury blow as Havertz limps off

Havertz was chosen to start by Jurgen Klopp for the former Liverpool manager’s first outing in the Germany dugout, but his night was cut short after going down with what appeared to be a muscle problem.

After receiving treatment on his hamstring, which was heavily taped up, the forward was replaced by Younes Ebnoutalib on the half-hour mark.

Will Castle24 September 2026 23:40

Xavi’s warm welcome

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Will Castle24 September 2026 23:20

Report and round-up: Jurgen Klopp denied debut Germany win as former player Cody Gakpo strikes late

Felix Nmecha had put Germany ahead with what looked set to be the only goal of an intense Nations League match against the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.

But Gakpo scored a spectacular volley at the death to earn the Dutch a deserved point.

Will Castle24 September 2026 23:00

Around the grounds

Here are the other results from across the Nations League tonight:

  • Andorra 1-2 Malta
  • Serbia 1-2 Greece
  • Liechtenstein 0-2 Lithuania
  • Austria 3-1 Israel
  • Kosovo 1-0 Republic of Ireland
  • Norway 3-2 Denmark
  • Portugal 1-0 Wales
Will Castle24 September 2026 22:40

Gakpo comes back to haunt his former boss

Liverpool’s stars were well up for it tonight, up against their former boss Jurgen Klopp.

Virgil van Dijk thought he’d headed in the opener, only for it to be chalked out by VAR.

But there was Cody Gakpo at the death to level and deny the man who brought him to Anfield a debut win.

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Will Castle24 September 2026 22:20

Klopp and Xavi share the spoils on debut night

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Will Castle24 September 2026 22:00

FULL-TIME! Netherlands 1-1 Germany

On the opening night for Jurgen Klopp and Xavi, it’s a point apiece!

Germany looked like they would cling on an advantage they gained controversially in the first half through Felix Nmecha, only for Klopp’s former player Cody Gakpo to equalise in stoppage time.

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Will Castle24 September 2026 21:43

Netherlands 1-1 Germany

90+4 mins: CLOSE! That was the chance to win it! Guus Til heads just wide of the post, and that’ll be it.

Will Castle24 September 2026 21:42

Netherlands 1-1 Germany

90+3 mins: Germany have to play to final minute of this match with 10 men after an injury, and here come the Dutch…

Will Castle24 September 2026 21:41