In this clash, Spain won 1-0 against Italy thanks to an own goal from Calafiori. By winning against the reigning European champion, La Roja wins the first ticket for the round of 16 of Euro 2024.
23:20 – Next meeting Monday
END OF LIVE! The fate of Group B will be known next Monday with the last two matches pitting Spain against Albania and Italy against Croatia.
23:15 – The match summary
The shock kept all its promises or almost! Opposed to Italy, Spain stifled their opponent from kick-off to the final whistle. From the first minutes, Luis De La Fuente’s players set the scene. After the first of his first inspirations on the left wing, Nico Williams crossed for Pedri but the young midfielder’s header was pushed for a corner by Gianluigi Donnarumma, author of a successful performance. The minutes followed and the scenario was the same on the pitch. In a first act where the transalpine goalkeeper regularly expressed himself in the image of a missile sent by Fabian Ruiz, slammed in a corner, Donnarumma often saved his team. At the break, the two teams were back-to-back.
Returning from the locker room, La Roja came with the same ambitions. Just like the Squadra Azzurra, whose Luciano Spaletti made two changes to strengthen the midfield, in difficulty during the first act. Before the hour mark, Nico Williams broke through again and ended up crossing. Morata deflects at the near post before Donnarumma pushes the leather directly onto the unfortunate Ricardo Calafiori, author of an own goal. While the Spanish winger hit the Italian crossbar a few minutes later, Spain was able to manage the end of the match despite the few transalpine inspirations in the final minutes. By winning, Spain qualifies for the round of 16 of Euro 2024.
23:10 – The classification of group B
After the two matches in Group B, here is the ranking of the group:
- Spain: 6 points (+4)
- Italy: 3 points (0)
- Albania: 1 point (-1)
- Croatia: 1 point (-3)
23:05 – Precious Ruiz
This evening, Fabian Ruiz recovered 14 balls, the best total of Euro 2024. The La Roja midfielder also grabbed six balls in the opposing 30 meters, the best total since 2008.
23:00 – Place for the eighths
Thanks to its victory this evening against Italy, Spain is the first country to qualify for the round of 16 of Euro 2024.
22:54 – La Roja wins!
This evening, Spain responded. By winning against Italy in this Euro 2024 group clash, La Roja gets its ticket to the round of 16.
22:52 – Laporte repels the danger!
In the last seconds, the Italians push. In the area, Zaccagni’s cross finds Cambiaso who puts it back but Laporte pushes it back for a corner. Note that Dani Carvajal is cautioned for an act of anti-play earlier in the action.
22:52 – The cramps are coming!
In four minutes of added time, Donnarumma makes another save on Ayoze Perez. A few moments later, Fabian Ruiz collapsed to the ground, suffering from cramps. He is replaced by Mikel Merino.
22:49 – Joga bonito!
On the left side, Ayoze Perez makes a small bridge over Di Lorenzo and strikes but Donnarumma deflects. At the same time, Cucurella also makes a small bridge.
22:47 – Missing Barella
The center of Barella is totally missed. Unai Simon lets the ball go out in six yards.
22:45 – Cristante blames herself
While the Italians were in the offensive phase, Oyarzabal took advantage of Cristante’s control being too long to get a foul. La Roja can breathe.
22:44 – Simon reassures
While tensions arose between Carvajal and Bastoni in particular, Mikel Oyarzabal missed his clearance. Unai Simon grabs the leather.
22:42 – Italian corner
The Italians have been better for a few moments and get a corner.
22:38 – Laporte higher than everyone
On a Spanish corner hit at two, Aymeric Laporte jumps higher than everyone but his header is off target.
22:38 – Ten minutes
There are ten minutes left for the Italians to get back on track.
22:35 – Latest changes
Author of a successful performance this evening, Nico Williams gives way to Ayoze Perez while Mikel Oyarzabal replaces Alvaro Morata.
22:34 – Morata sanctioned
Superb cross from Ferran Torres coming from the right. Alvaro Morata throws himself but is too short to resume.
22:31 – Off target
Lorenzo Pellegrini tries his luck directly but his worked ball ends up above.
22:30 – Dangerous free kick
Great opportunity for the Italians after a mistake by Le Normand.
22:29 – Yamal and Pedri come out
Twenty minutes from the end of regulation time, Lamine Yamal and Pedri are replaced by Ferran Torres and Alex Baena.
22:28 – The smashed bar
On the left wing, Nico Williams is served. The winger has space and gets back onto his right foot before hitting the far corner. The winger’s shot smashed the bar as Donnarumma was deceived.
22:26 – Yellow card for Le Normand
After a mix-up, Robin Le Normand is behind Mattia Zaccagni. The defender commits the foul and receives a yellow card.
22:22 – Missing Retegui
On a superb interception, Cristante appears in the right lane. After delaying, the midfielder crosses hard at the near post for Retegui who misses his Madjer.
22:22 – New substitutions
Offensive choice for Luciano Spaletti who brings out Federico Chiesa and Gianluca Scamacca to play between Mateo Retegui and Mattia Zaccagni.
22:17 – Yamal hits the post!
What inspiration from Lamine Yamal! The young hopeful tries his luck and curls with his left foot. His shot grazes Gianluigi Donnarumma’s right post.