Spain and Italy will clash in Group B of the Euro 2024 showdown this Thursday at the Veltins-Arena in Germany.
Both teams are aiming to secure a place in the knockout stage in this classic encounter.
In their opening matches, Italy survived an early scare to beat Albania 2-1, while Spain were outstanding with a 3-0 win over Croatia. A win for either team in this match would guarantee their qualification for the round of 16 with a game to spare.
Spain, who were knocked out by Italy in the Euro 2020 semifinals, will be looking for revenge. Italy later went on to win the tournament, and would like to boost their chances by repeating that success.
Spain’s win over Croatia featured three first-half goals, effectively sealing the match by halftime. In contrast, Italy had a tougher time against Albania, trailing after just 23 seconds but managed to recover and got the crucial points.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams are desperate for early qualification for the next round.
