Euro 2024, what is needed for Italy to qualify

Euro 2024, all ready for Croatia – Italy. Tonight at 21.00pm, the last act of the group stage takes place in Leipzig. In fact, after the last defeat against Spain Azzurri are called to win for the passage to the round of 16. But victory is not the only path for Spalletti's men, who could also advance with other results.

Euro 2024, Italy second in group B: with a victory you move from second

After last Thursday's defeat suffered by Spain, Italy is still second in group B at quota three points. In case of victory against the Croatians, tonight the Azzurri would get 6 points, moving on to the round of XNUMX as runners-up. In fact, first place in the group, even in the event of Spain's defeat against Albania at the same time, is no longer achievable. The Iberians would always remain ahead, even on equal points, by virtue of the victory in the direct clash.

Euro 2024, a draw is enough for Italy

But this evening to Italy even a draw is enough. In fact, the Croatians are third by one point, tied with Albania. In case of a draw, with any result, Italy would have 4 points and Croatia 2. If the Albanians were to win against Spain, Italy and Albania would both have four points. But the criterion of direct confrontation in this case it would reward the Azzurri. Furthermore, in a similar scenario, the Croatians would find themselves out of contention for a possible repechage among the best four third-placed teams of the six groups of Euro 2024.

Croatia - Italy, in case of defeat will the blue path be compromised?

Different speech in case of a defeat of the Azzurri against Croatia. In this case, in fact, Spalletti's men would be overtaken by the Croatians, who would have 4 points. If Albania does not win against Spain at the same time, Italy, in a possible third place in the three-point group, could hope for a subsequent repechage among the best thirds. Please note:However, in the event of a possible simultaneous victory of Albania over Spain, the blue path would inevitably be compromised. In fact, the Albanians would have four points, equal on points with Croatia, thus overtaking Italy, which would go to last place.