Spain advances to the knockout stages of the 2024 European Championship on a low-scoring matchday

Spain secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the Euro 2024 Thursday, after a narrow 1-0 victory on a mat Italythe reigning champions, on a day marked by few goals.

In Germany, the host of the competition, “La Roja” dominated the “Azzurri”, undone by poor finishing. An own goal in the 55th minute Riccardo Calafiori concluded one of the classic encounters on the “Old Continent”.

Pedro, Lamine YamalAnd Nico Williams– who put in an exceptional individual performance – came close to finishing the match in glory, but their chances did not materialize and Spain’s dominance was not fully reflected on the scoreboard.

With this win, coach Luis de la Fuente‘s side maintained their undefeated status, gaining six points with one match remaining Albania in group B. Meanwhile Luciano SpallettiItaly will face a do-or-die match against the ever-dangerous Croatiadirected by Luka Modric.

Englandanother team that has not yet shown its full potential on the field drew 1-1 Denmark to secure a point that keeps them at the top of Group C, although they are still unconvincing. The English team took the lead in the 18th minute thanks to a rebound finish from the always reliable Harry Kane. However, Morten Hjulmand (34) leveled the score with a powerful strike from about 30 yards out.

In a heartbreaking finale, Serbia And Slovenia also drew 1-1 in another Group C match. Žan Karnicnik opened the scoring for the Slovenians in the 69th minute, but made a substitution Luka Jovic (95) equalized in extra time, to the delight of their supporters, who lit torches in the beautiful Allianz Arena in Munich.

Tomorrow’s competition program includes intermediate matches Slovakia And Ukraine, Poland And Austriaand another European classic: France vs The Netherlands.