Spain head Luis de la Fuente is excited by the prospect of facing Italy in Euro 2024 action.
Italy also picked up a win in their opener, via a 2-1 victory against Albania, to level the pair on three points so far in Group B.
If either side can secure a win in their meeting in Gelsenkirchen, they will reserve a last 16 place with a game to spare.
Italy ended Spain's Euro 2020 campaign in the semi-finals before beating England in the final at Wembley.
Despite some managerial upheaval, de la Fuente was impressed by Luciano Spalletti revival of the team, and is ready for a battle with an old enemy.
“They are a team with many similarities with ourselves. They have young players that we faced in U21”, according to reports from Brand.
“They are very competitive and they know how to play and win. It's a bit like looking in the mirror and it could be a match in the final of the European Championship or the World Cup.”
Spain have the current advantage at the top of Group B, with goal difference putting them above Italy, with Croatia and Albania on two points each after their 2-2 draw.
