The three-time Euro-pean champion advanced to the round of 16 at Euro2024 after a 1-0 win against Italy on Thursday.
A 55th-minute own goal by Riccardo settled the Group B game at the Veltins Arena. But thatdidn’t begin to tell the story of a statement performance from Spain, which surely marks it as one of the favourites to win a record extending fourth European Championship.
“I think it was the best Spain performance I have taken charge of,” coachLuis de la Fuente said. Spain totally dominated defending champion Italy, with 16-year-old winger La-mine Yamal further enhancing his reputation as one of soccer’s most exciting young stars.
