Spain made a resounding statement at Euro 2024 by securing a spot in the round of 16 after a convincing 1-0 victory over defending champions Italy. The match, held at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, saw Spain dominate proceedings from start to finish.
The lone goal of the game came in the 55th minute when Riccardo Calafiori inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, unable to prevent Spain from taking the lead. Despite Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making several crucial saves, Spain's relentless attacking play proved too much for the reigning champions.
