Italy, the reigning European champions, and Spain are now tied for first place in Group B in Euro 2024, following their respective victories. Italy secured a 2-1 win over Albania, recovering from the fastest goal in Euro history scored by Albania’s Nedim Bajrami at 23 seconds. Italy’s Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella provided the goals that helped Italy take the lead. Spain, on the other hand, delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Croatia, with Fabián Ruiz shining brightly with a goal and two assists, showcasing Spain’s new style of football focused on direct play and versatility. Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente praised the team’s ability to adapt and play in different ways, while Italy’s coach Luciano Spalletti is preparing his team to play more directly against Spain in their next match. The upcoming clash between Italy and Spain is expected to be a tactical battle, as both teams look to secure their position at the top of the group.
Key points
- Italy and Spain win their respective matches, leading Group B in Euro 2024.
- Italy overcomes the fastest goal in Euro history to beat Albania 2-1.
- Spain’s Fabián Ruiz puts on a stellar performance with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 win over Croatia.
- Italy’s coach Luciano Spalletti to adopt a more direct approach in the upcoming match against Spain.
Contradictions👾One article incorrectly states that Italy and Albania drew 1-1 when Italy actually won 2-1.
