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Arsenal star delighted after he helps Greece beat Germany

Christos Tzolis has shared his delight at Greece earning their first win over Germany, even if he admits he had some fortune with the winning goal.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:31 AM
Arsenal star delighted after he helps Greece beat Germany
Key Things to Know
  • Greece secured their first-ever victory over Germany with a 1-0 Nations League win.
  • Arsenal's Christos Tzolis helped set up the deflected winning goal scored by Dimitrios Kourbelis.
  • Tzolis also scored the equalizer in Greece's preceding victory against Serbia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis expressed his delight after helping Greece secure a 1-0 Nations League victory away against Germany. The result marked Greece's first-ever win against the German national team. Tzolis set up the decisive late winner after his deflected cutback found Dimitrios Kourbelis, following up on his equalizing goal in Greece's prior comeback victory against Serbia.

Germany played the match without Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, who returned to London for an injury assessment. Tzolis and Greece currently sit atop their Nations League group after two consecutive away wins and will next host the Netherlands and Germany.

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