Spain FC is facing Italy FC in a heavyweight match, with both teams aiming to claim their place in the knockout stage of the contest. Heading into this match, both squads actually had a strong opener in Euro 2024, earning their respective wins. During the opener, Spain had a 3-0 win against Croatia, which is actually not surprising. Due to this, Spain are now at the top of their group standings, making them a win away from entering the next round. Meanwhile, it is the same for Italy, as they had a 2-1 win against Albania for their opener. Just like their opponent, Italy are also eager to record a win here, in order for them to advance in the next round. The meeting between these two teams is on June 21, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Spain FC
Spain, under coach Luis de la Fuente, has a strong lead over Croatia in their Euro 2024 opener. This is because of the goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz, and Dani Carvajal. The team, which has also featured the youngest player, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, is expected to be a challenger for the trophy. Spain has won just one of 11 competitive games under De la Fuente, winning each of the last seven. This is their best run since 2017. Moreover, their recent results against their next opponents in the ‘Group of Death’ have been particularly positive. The two teams will face off in Gelsenkirchen, with a point each potentially allowing De la Fuente to rest key players against Albania.
Rodri and Alvaro Morata have participated in full training and will be available on Thursday. Aymeric Laporte is still injured, and Nacho and Robin Le Normand will continue in the back four. Morata leads the team with 10 goals in 15 tournament appearances. Fabian Ruiz will help in midfield, and Unai Simon will undergo a wrist operation after the Euros.
Italy FC
Italy, despite losing to Spain in the Nations League last June, has been unbeaten in only one of their next 12 matches, winning eight. Luciano Spalletti has brought renewed vigor to a struggling squad under Roberto Mancini. Italy started their defense of their title in the worst possible fashion. However, they quickly recovered from an early blow in Saturday’s Group B clash against Albania. Nedim Bajrami set a new Euros record for fastest goal ever, but Spalletti’s side soon bounced back with Alessandro Bastoni levelling the scores and Nicolo Barella putting them ahead. Now unbeaten in 10 games at the European Championship, Italy’s last defeat came against the Republic of Ireland eight years ago. Their ultimate ambition is to become the second team to win successive Euros, following in the footsteps of Spain.
Italy’s squad for the upcoming match in Gelsenkirchen is unchanged. All players available for training following the victory over Albania. Personnel changes suggest a cautious approach, with Gianluca Mancini as a conservative centre-back and Bryan Cristante potentially replacing Lorenzo Pellegrini in midfield. Nicolo Barella is expected to score in three consecutive international games.
Prediction:
Spain FC (2.0)
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