Spain reached the knockout stages of Euro 2024 as the second side to confirm their place after hosts Germany. La Roja managed just one goal against Italy, but they could hardly have been more dominant in the match.
Luis de la Fuente was forced into just one change from Croatia's win, with Nacho Fernandez dropped as a late precaution for Aymeric Laporte. However, it made little difference to them, with Spain looking much more robust in defense against Italy. The only problem was that they were much less clinical than in their first game.
FT: Spain 1-0 Italy
Brilliant performance from Spain, the only thing missing were the goals.
Calafiori was the one to put it into his own net, but Pedri, Ayoze and Williams should all have scored. Overall, a great night for Luis de la Fuente. #Euro2024 #The Red pic.twitter.com/mzIITSlybo
— Football España (@footballespana_) June 20, 2024
