Greece have maintained their unbeaten start to the UEFA Nations League after holding Germany to a goalless draw in a tense encounter in Thessaloniki.
The 0-0 stalemate at Toumba Stadium means Greece remain unbeaten in Group A2 and continue to sit at the summit, while Germany were left frustrated after dominating possession and creating several opportunities without finding the breakthrough.
It was another disciplined display from Greece, who had already stunned Germany with a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign.
That result had given Greece their first-ever competitive victory over Germany in the Nations League meeting, and they showed once again that they are capable of frustrating the four-time world champions.
Germany appeared to have made the breakthrough in the first half when Jonathan Burkardt found the net. However, the goal was ruled out following a VAR review, leaving the visitors still searching for an opener.
From there, Greece absorbed sustained pressure and relied on goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis to keep Germany at bay.
The home side’s defensive organisation proved difficult for Jürgen Klopp’s team to break down, particularly in a charged atmosphere at Toumba.
Germany had arrived in Greece with renewed confidence after securing their first victory under Klopp with a 2-0 win over Serbia.
That result had moved them back into contention in a tightly packed Group A2, but the draw means Germany remain behind Greece and the Netherlands in the standings.
For Greece, the point was another valuable step in an impressive Nations League campaign.
They began the group stage with a 2-1 away victory against Serbia before defeating Germany 1-0. A 2-2 draw against the Netherlands followed, leaving Greece unbeaten after four matches.
The latest draw takes Greece to eight points from four games, with two victories and two draws. They have scored five goals and conceded just three during that run.
Germany, meanwhile, move to five points after four matches, with one win, two draws and one defeat.
The result also underlined how competitive Group A2 has become.
The Netherlands remain within touching distance of Greece, while Germany are still firmly involved in the battle for progression. Serbia sit at the bottom after a difficult opening stretch.
For Klopp, the latest result will be another reminder that rebuilding Germany into a consistent force will take time. His side produced enough pressure to threaten Greece but lacked the finishing touch needed to turn control into three points.
Greece, meanwhile, can celebrate another result that strengthens their position at the top.
After beating Germany once and now holding them to a draw, they have made it clear that their unbeaten Nations League campaign is no fluke.
With two group matches still to play, Greece remain firmly in control of their own campaign — and Germany have another problem to solve.
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