At 3 a.m. Beijing time on June 21, the group stage of the European Cup will usher in a key battle, Spain vs Italy. The winner of this fixture will have a good chance of topping the group, while Spain will be left with only Albania and Italy will need to nibble on Croatia. If either Spain or Italy loses and Croatia pick up three points in the other game, then the group standings will be uncertain, so I think both teams will be playing with stability as the primary goal in this game.
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Spain were at ease against Croatia. As I mentioned before, Álvaro Morata will be able to take advantage of his chances when he has a shot on goal, and he will live up to my expectations.
And, at the age of 16, the youngest player to start in the history of the European Championship, Yamal is as mature as if he was playing in his fifth major tournament, and he is a key core of the Spanish team at this tournament. The way Spain play now is different from what we used to see in pass-and-possession football, where they can score the opposition goal with limited possession and don't have to mind the proportion of possession too much.
On the other hand, Italy suffered a setback at the start of the game against Albania, and after conceding a goal, they regained control of the game. If Italy are serious about challenging for the title in this tournament, they will need to find a player who can be as decisive as the Spanish striker to put the ball in the back of the net.
Spain and Italy are relatively close in strength, Spain's style of play has changed, and Italy also has its own characteristics and key players, which are difficult to distinguish. Given the current grouping situation, it will be a game of caution, and with neither team wanting to lose, a draw could be a satisfactory outcome for both sides.
Score prediction: Spain 2:2 Italy