If the 0:3 in opposition to the Croatian crew was spectacular, then tonight’s (Thursday) victory over the European champions already felt like a critical assertion of intent on the a part of the Spanish crew. La Roja beat Italy 0:1 in a really spectacular capability, securing promotion to the spherical of 16 and likewise the highest of Group B, one spherical earlier than the top of the Euro 2024 group stage.
Proper from the beginning, the Spanish nationwide crew put stress on Gianluigi Donnarumma’s purpose, when Federey squeezed a fantastic save from the goalkeeper of the European champions within the second minute. The stress continued within the first half when Albero Morata, Nico Williams and Fabian Ruiz additionally missed in opposition to the regional captain in a goalless half. Ultimately, the stress labored by the Italian leg, when Williams despatched a cross, Donnarumma headed straight to Riccardo Clafiori, and the Bologna stopper helplessly scored an personal purpose within the fifty fifth minute. Afterward, the sought-after winger of Athletic Bilbao shocked the Italian crossbar, but it surely was sufficient for the winner who registered a second victory within the Euros in opposition to two of the highest groups within the event.
The glass half empty for Luis de la Fuente, comparatively talking, is the truth that Rodri will miss the lockout spherical in opposition to Albania as a result of accumulating yellow playing cards, however as talked about the sport will likely be on the file with the assure of the place within the subsequent stage.