Already an important meeting in view of the final stages of this Euro 2024. With three points on the clock, Spain and Italy face each other this Friday evening at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen where first place in Group B will be at stake after Croatia’s draw against Albania yesterday (2-2). Above all, the team that wins this duel will already reach the round of 16.
37′ Volley off target from Ruiz
Corner hit back, where Williams serves Ruiz. The Parisian controls then hits a half-volley. His attempt flies away!
35′ Williams continue son festival
New series of dribbles from the Spanish winger on his left lane. He clears Di Lorenzo, but the latter makes a mistake and it results in a good free kick for La Roja.
32′ The duel continues between Cucurella and Frattesi
Foul called by the referee of this meeting on the Italian midfielder, at fault on this long ball towards the cages of Unai Simon.
30′ A meeting as committed as ever
The duels follow one another between the actors of this meeting. Many stoppages in play were noted and Spain’s domination continued.
28′ Rodri blocked by the defense
Served ideally behind, at the entrance to the penalty area, the Manchester City midfielder strikes low, but Bastoni repels the danger!
25′ The tap dance again!
What a parade from the Parisian goalkeeper! On this long shot from Fabian Ruiz, his club teammate, the Italian goalkeeper flies away and diverts for a corner.
23′ Another save from Donnarumma
On this incursion by Yamal, Morata turns around in the area and comes across Donnarumma who was well out of his cages.
20′ Di Marco can’t find anyone
Fleeing center from Italy’s left piston. No one is present in the penalty area.
17′ Spain gets their foot on the ball
Big phase of possession for the Spaniards who are laying siege to the opposing camp.
15′ Morata blocked, Di Lorenzo down
Following a duel with Williams, the Italian right-back remains on the ground. Morata is then blocked, but the ball returns to the Spaniards.
14′ Scamacca flagged offside
New request for the Atalanta Bergamo scorer. He is flagged offside on this through ball.
12′ Scamacca reprimanded
The Squadra Azzurra scorer is behind Laporte. The Spanish defender remains on the ground.
10′ What a miss from Williams
Ideally found by Morata, the young Bilbao striker just has to find the target on his head, but he crosses his attempt too much!
9′ Scamacca misses his pass
Back pass attempt from the Italian striker, but Spain regains possession.
7′ A choppy start to the match
New fault at the start of the meeting. Cucurella is guilty of an anti-play on Frattesi. The ball remains Italian.
5′ Donnarumma relieves his team
The Spaniards’ long play lands on the chest of Di Marco who sends it back towards his goalkeeper. The latter recovers the ball and will be able to restart his team.
3′ Williams caught
The La Roja winger dribbles past two players, but cannot get into a striking situation. He is caught at the penalty area.
2′ Donnarumma’s tap
And already a first situation in this match. Nico Williams’ cross is placed on the head of Pedri, whose head is slammed for a corner by the PSG goalkeeper.
1′ Here we go!
Kicking off this poster! It is the Italians who will inherit the first possession.
9 p.m. Tribute to Gerhard Aigner
A minute of silence is observed in tribute to Gerhard Aigner, the former UEFA general secretary, who recently died.
8:53 p.m. The players exit the tunnel!
8:45 p.m. A 100% “French” hinge
Eight players of French nationality wear the colors of another country during this Euro in Germany. Agenais Aymeric Laporte is one of them. TO DISCOVER HERE.
8:30 p.m. Good evening everyone!
Welcome to this live stream on which you can follow live commentary on the prestigious Euro 2024 match between Spain and Italy, the reigning winner. Kick-off 9 p.m. at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
