Familiar foes Spain and Italy faced off at a packed Veltins Arena on Matchday 2 of EURO 2024, with both teams aiming to secure a spot in the Round of 16 as Group B winners. Spain managed to claim a victory, thanks to an own goal from Riccardo Calafiori, despite their inability to convert their own chances.
Spain’s Dominance Raises Concerns About Scoring Ability
Spain, seeking revenge for their EURO 2020 semi-final defeat to Italy, started the game aggressively. They created numerous goal-scoring opportunities, with Inaki Williams and Pedri coming close to opening the scoring early on. Eventually, Alvaro Morata’s deflected header broke the deadlock in the 55th minute. Despite their dominance, Spain struggled to capitalize on their chances, leaving doubts about their finishing ability.
After securing their spot in the Round of 16, coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his confidence in the team’s potential, claiming that Spain has the best squad and limitless possibilities.
Spain will face Albania in their final Group B match on June 24, with their eyes set on further success in the tournament.
