Euro 2024: Spain face Italy in colossal clash

Defending champions Italy aim to continue their impressive run

Spain look to avenge semi-final defeat in 2020

In a highly anticipated rematch of the Euro 2020 semi-final, Spain and Italy will face off in a colossal Group C clash at the Gelsenkirchen Arena on Tuesday. Both teams enter the encounter with contrasting starts to the tournament, as Italy cruised to a 2-0 victory over Albania, while Spain stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Poland.

The two European powerhouses are no strangers to each other, having met in the semi-finals of the previous Euros, where Italy triumphed on penalties at Wembley after a classic encounter. The match was filled with drama, tension, and exceptional skill, and the upcoming clash promises to be another unforgettable spectacle.

Italy, the defending champions, are unbeaten in their last 10 games at the UEFA European Championships, winning seven and drawing three. Their impressive run began with a 2-0 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 and includes a hard-fought 1-0 victory over England in the final.

Spain, on the other hand, will be looking to avenge their semi-final defeat and secure a vital victory in their quest to lift the trophy for a fourth time. They have a wealth of experience in this tournament, having won it in 1964, 2008, and 2012.