By Kenia Clergy

_This Thursday, June 20, as part of the 2nd match of the group phase of Euro 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, the Spaniards and the Italians delivered a good duel. A dazzling Spain and master of the game and the ball as usual brought Italy down from one goal to zero._

Today’s match was the 31st Italy-Spain in history, what should be a shock match was not really the case given the statistics of the match. 20 shots and 9 shots on target for Spain compared to 1 on target for Italy. 58% possession and 90% passing accuracy for Spain compared to 42% possession and 83% passing accuracy for Italy.

Spain has already qualified for the round of 16 after these two victories against Croatia (3-0) and against the Squadra Azzurra (1-0). As for Italy, they should win their qualification against Croatia (Monday June 24). The match against Albania which will be played at the same time as Croatia-Italy will have the only challenge on the Spanish side to shake up the managers.