LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Mattia Zaccagni of Italy celebrates with teammates after scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. Spain secured top spot in Group B with a perfect record after defeating Albania 1-0 on Monday night.
La Roja took the lead in the 13th minute as Ferran Torres opened his account for the tournament by guiding home a cross from Daniel Olmo. The Albanians failed to get themselves back in the contest as they were condemned to defeat and finished bottom of the group.Italy booked their spot in the knockout round after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Croatia on Monday night.
After a goalless first half, Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute but Luka Modric saw his spot-kick brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma