Italy and Spain face off in their final Group B game at the Women’s European Championships. Spain have already qualified for the quarter-finals and want to finish top of the group, while Italy need at least a draw to secure their place in the knockout stages.
Italy drew 1-1 with Portugal after conceding a late equaliser, but they remain unbeaten in five matches, having won three and drawn two. Their solid defence has only let in two goals in that run. Spain, the current world champions, have been in impressive form, beating Belgium 6-2 and Portugal 5-0. They need just a point to finish first in the group and have won ten of their last eleven games.
The head-to-head record between Italy and Spain is close, with Spain winning slightly more. Italy often score first in matches, while Spain score lots of goals but rarely keep a clean sheet.
Key players include Cristiana Girelli for Italy, who has scored five goals in five games, and Alexia Putellas for Spain, who has been involved in five goals so far this tournament. Italy have no fresh injuries, and Spain’s goalkeeper Adriana Nanclares continues in goal.
Both teams are expected to score, making for an exciting and competitive match.
