Italy vs Spain: Italy lock horns with Spain in the Euro 2020 1st semi-final on Wednesday at the Wembley Stadium in what is a repeat of the 2012 Euro final.
Match Details:
Teams: Italy vs Spain
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Date: Wednesday 7th July, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
Italy face Spain in the 1st semi-final of the Euro 2020 on Wednesday at the Wembley Stadium with an eye on the Henri Delaunay trophy being just 2 matches away.
Lukaku got one back for Belgium but the Golden generation faltered once again in their bid for title success.
La Roja required penalties to triumph over Switzerland 3-1 and secured their place in the last 4.
Zakaria’s own goal was cancelled out by Shaqiri as we headed into spot kicks.
In what is set to be a repeat of the Euro 2012 final, we could witness fireworks although Spain do not pose the same strength as then.
The Italians have been nothing but exceptional in the campaign but would rue the absence of Spinazzola due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Both sides last met in 2017 as part of the 2018 World Cup Qualification match; where Spain triumphed 3-0.
Isco’s brace led the way followed by Morata’s goal that secured the points.
Form Guide
Italy: WWWWW
Spain: DDWWW
Also read: Spain enters semi-final of Euro 2020, beats Switzerland on penalties 3(1)-1(1)
Last Matches of both teams:
Belgium 1-2 Italy
Switzerland 1-1 Spain (1-3 Penalties)
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Italy vs Spain in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast is on Sony Ten 2/HD and Sony Six/HD. Regional broadcast is available on Sony Ten 4.
Team News
Spinazzola is ruled out after he suffered an Achilles tendon injury against Belgium.
Meanwhile, Spain has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson, Verratti, Jorginho, Barella, Insigne, Immobile and Chiesa.
Spain possible 11:
Simon, Azpilicueta, Laporte, Torres, Alba, Koke, Busquets, Pedri, F.Torres, Morata and Sarabia.
Prediction: Italy 3-1 Spain
Italy has an experienced squad which gives them immense depth for the clash which Spain lack.
We expect them to win this one comfortably due to their consistency and form as they motor along.
The Italians are 32 matches unbeaten across all competitions and remain the top contenders to lift the trophy.
Players to watch out for: Bonucci, Barrela, Insigne, Busquets, Sarabia.
