Spain was too good for Italy, with a comfortable 1-0 victory clinching its qualification from Group B.
Take your pick. Choose from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Nico Williams, Fabian Ruiz, even the wasteful Pedri, who spurned two chances on Thursday — they were all excellent as Spain outplayed Italy for a vital 1-0 victory in Group B at Euro 2024. But despite the quality of the talent, and the impressiveness of their performances, none of them claimed a goal as Spain surged clear at the top of the group and booked its place in the knockout bracket.
With only a clash against Albania to come, Spain is now an overwhelming favorite to secure top spot in the group and set up a clash with a third-place finisher in the round of 16. Defending champ Italy now finds itself with a problem. Luciano Spalletti's side was unable to get much going and of the three forwards and three midfielders that started the game, only Nicolo Barella avoided being replaced before the end of it.
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