UEFA Euro Cup 2024 will offer the viewers and supporters another blockbuster occasion between two European heavyweights. Three-time European champions, Spain will come face to face against two-time winners, Italy at Gelsenkirchen in Germany. The winner of the contest will likely secure the top spot in Group B and obtain knockout stage qualification.
The Spaniards performed splendidly against Croatia, winning 3-0 in a well all-rounded display. It is a new era for the Spanish national team under coach, Luis de la Fuente who has sacrificed some of the principles of the rigid possession game associated with Spain and adopted a more direct and pragmatic approach. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams will be the key out wide with their pace and trickery capable of hurting any opposition.
As for Italy, the 2-1 victory against Albania answered numerous questions but still left some doubts. The defending European champions are more than capable of taking the game to even stronger teams on their day but will have to be wary of the individual errors at the back. Luciano Spalletti will be aware that his side will begin the contest against Spain as the underdogs and will aim to relish that tag.
Spain vs Italy: Probable line-ups
Unfortunately for Luis de la Fuente, Aymeric Laporte has not recovered in time from an adductor injury. Real Madrid legend, Nacho will continue to start in the central defense in Laporte’s absence. The 62-year-old coach has no reason to shift from his successful line-up from the Croatia game which will inevitably cause trouble to Italy.
The Italians are reportedly considering adopting a cautious approach against Spain, which might induce personnel variations. Roma’s Gianluca Mancini is tipped to start as an additional center-half to negate the threat of Alvaro Morata. The Azzurri will once again look to Nicolo Barella and Federico Chiesa to come good for their nation.
Spain’s probable line-up: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Nacho, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams
Italy’s probable line-up: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Mancini, Calafiori, Dimarco; Jorginho, Barella, Fratessi, Chiesa; Scamacca
Spain vs Italy: Head-to-head record
Last Five Meetings | Result |
Spain beat Italy | 2-1 |
Italy lost to Spain | 1-2 |
Italy beat Spain on penalties | 4-2 |
Spain beat Italy | 3-0 |
Italy drew with Spain | 1-1 |
Spain vs Italy: Live streaming details
Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen will play host to the highly anticipated battle between Spain and Italy at 3 pm EDT (9 pm CEST). RAI and Sky Sports will broadcast the match for the viewers in Italy while RTVE will do the same in Spain. In the USA, Fox Sports holds the rights to telecast the match live.