Musiala shines as Germany thrash Hungary 5-0 in Nations League

Jamal Musiala had a gala evening as Germany started life after the home Euro 2024 with a 5-0 win against Hungary in the Nations League on Saturday in Dusseldorf.

The Bayern Munich midfielder scored a goal himself and assisted Niclas Füllkrug, Florian Wirtz and Aleksandar Pavlovic's first goal for the national team. Kai Havertz completed the victory from the spot.

Aiming to build on the Euros euphoria, Germany broke the deadlock in the 27th minute through Füllkrug. Musiala initially couldn't control a pass from David Raum in front of the goal, but recovered the ball and smartly served Füllkrug, who slotted in the lead.

The second goal came in the 58th as Wirtz's long pass found Musiala, who ran through the entire Hungary's half of the pitch and dribbled the defender before striking the ball into the net.

Musiala crowned his stellar evening by returning the favour to Wirtz in the 66th and serving Pavlovic in the 77th.

The win was complete after Havertz was brought down in the box by Willi Orban and converted the penalty himself in the 81st.

Germany start life without Kroos, Müller and co

Musiala, Wirtz and Havertz are expected to lead a new generation in the Germany national team under new captain Joshua Kimmich, who replaced Ilkay Gündogan as the team's leader.

Gündogan, as well as 2014 World Cup winners Toni Kroos, Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer retired from international duty following the Euros this summer.

Neuer, who was the the first choice at the last eight major tournaments since 2010, made way for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who will now hope to finally solidify himself as Germany's number one between the posts.