Euro 2024, Italy beaten 1 to 0: Spain in the round of XNUMX

In Gelsenkirchen, Spain beat Italy 1-0, on the second day of group B of Euro 2024, and flies to the round of 2 as first in the standings. An own goal from Calafiori in the second half was enough for the Iberians. Not even time to start and Spain was immediately dominant. In the 0nd minute Nico Williams from the left and a header from Pedri: a super Donnarumma saves for a corner. A few minutes later, Morata put a header into the area and Nico Williams headed it just wide. So much pressure from the Iberians and Italy that we can see with some long throws in search of Scamacca, but he never appears in Unai Simon's direction. Spain, on the other hand, is always dangerous: Morata makes space in the area and is closed by Donnarumma in a tight position. Not even half an hour into the game and Fabian Ruiz tries from distance: once again Domnarumma saves for a corner. Fabian Ruiz tries again from distance, but the blue goalkeeper blocks. Italy holds on at 0 XNUMX.

In the second half it is always the Red Furies who take the lead. Cucurella on the left serves Pedri who volleys wide. It is the prelude to Spain's advantage: in the 55th minute Nico Williams' low cross, on Calafiori who deflects into his goal. Spain never tamed: Morata and Lamine Yamal try to surprise Donnarumma from distance. It's an Italy that is always suffering and trying to show off with some restarts. In the 70th minute, an opportunity for Spain with the crossbar hit by Nico Williams. Then, a few minutes later, Pellegrini tries to worry the Iberian goalkeeper with a free kick, but the ball is high. In the final, corner kick from the substitute Raspadori and backheel from the other substitute Cristante, saved by Simon. In injury time, Spain was still on the attack: two interventions by Donnarumma on Ayoze kept the Azzurri upright, attacking until the final seconds of the match.

Spain, with six points, is certain of first place in group B and flies to the round of 24. The match against Croatia next Monday XNUMX June will be decisive for Italy.