The azzuris book a last 8 meeting against the world champions on July 2, at Bordeaux. Italy continue their impressive form with a 2 nil victory over reigning champions, Spain.

Talk about Italy's incredible record against Germany at this level is unavoidable, though both Joachim Löw and Antonio Conte are focused on the here and now ahead of their quarterfinalist.
Possible line-ups
Germany: Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Höwedes; Kroos, Khedira; Müller, Özil, Draxler; Gomez.
Out: none
Doubtful: none
Misses next match if booked: Boateng, Hummels, Khedira, Kimmich, Özil.
Italy : Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Sturaro, Parolo, Giaccherini, De Sciglio; Pellè, Éder.
Out: Candreva (adductor), Thiago Motta (suspended)
Doubtful: De Rossi (thigh)
Misses next match if booked: Barzagli, Bonucci, Buffon, Chiellini, De Rossi, De Sciglio, Éder, Insigne, Pellè, Sirigu, Zaza
THE MANAGERS' VIEWS:
Joachim Löw, Germany coach

This week we have analysed Italy and seen their other games – they don't just have defensive qualities but also good attacking solutions. Of course they know how to defend and we've prepared for that and analysed a few other things. I think we're well prepared. It's about a balance in between defence and attack – you must create chances, but you must take them because against Italy you may not have as many as against Northern Ireland. The winner could of course become champions. All the sides that make it this far have that goal; both Germany and Italy have that quality, but there's still a long way to go. Maybe we'll have a semi-final against the hosts, but it won't be easy for them either. There's still a long way to go, but of course the winners tomorrow may then be favourites for the title.
We're confident because we're aware of our strengths. But it's about the opposition as well – the stronger they are, the more we have to address their strengths. I'm not sure if De Rossi will play. Italy are very flexible in their line-up and with them there can always be a surprise in their team. I consider him a very important player for them, but in the end the Italians always have a solution.

Antonio Conte, Italy coach

We're playing a very strong squad from every perspective. They're a better side than Spain and reigning world champions. I think Germany are the most complete side in the world at the moment. They have a lot of strong players. They have a side with strong principles and organisation – my compliments to their coach and their players.
In the last few days we've tried to study the opposition because it's going to be a very different game to the Spain one. We've tried to identify areas where we can hurt Germany. We have a great deal of respect for them, but we'll try to play our hand and play to our strengths.
Italy versus Germany is a knockout match, a quarter-final, and a great match for us. If I were to go back in time a month ago it wouldn't have been a contest because of the respective sides, but now we're here after beating Spain. We'll need to perform well to overturn the odds, but we've worked hard. No one starts as a beaten side. If we do win tomorrow, it will be extremely well earned.
We're not going to speculate on the condition of Daniele De Rossi but we should say that players must be fully fit for these very intense matches. I'm very confident in the overal quality of my squad.

The Germans head into this tie with a psychological handicap, having never beaten the Italians in 8 appearances