Sunday, December 22, 2024

Spain vs Croatia – Euro 2024: La Furia Roja face tough opener vs Modric and Co

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Match report

Here’s your full match report for today’s game, written by the one and only Dan King out in Germany.

Full-time match stats

This is how the match stats look at full-time.

Unusually for La Furia Roja, they didn’t dominate possession, but they were ruthless in front of goal and made the most of their chances.

The match stats as Spain took on Croatia in Group B

Remember the name, Lamine Yamal

This seemed like the day Lamine Yamal announced himself really to the world.

Everyone in Spain already knew him, and how good he has been for Barcelona this season, but for many this would be their first time watching the 16-year-old magician.

To me, he looks like a second coming of Riyad Mahrez, with an even higher ceiling.

His assist today was simply sublime, a curling ball from the right-hand side, delivered first-class from his left boot.

It was set up perfectly for Dani Carvajal to finish on the volley.

He was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet himself, as he was played in on goal by Pedri only to be denied by a fantastic Dominik Livakovic save.

He was sensational, and is fully deserving of all the plaudits he is set to receive for that performance.

Bring on Italy.

Remember the name, Lamine Yamal

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