Group B of Euro 2024 has ended cwith emotions until the end in the two simultaneous duels: Albania vs. Spain and Croatia vs. Italy.
With a heart-stopping ending, Italy tied in the last minutes against Croatia and secured their place in the round of 16, while the Croatians say goodbye to the competition. On the other hand, Spain beat Albania by the minimum and qualified with a perfect score.
Euro 2024 results for Monday, June 24
Albania 0-1 Spain
At the Düsseldorf Arena, Spain beat Albania by the minimum score, which allowed them to qualify with a perfect score and first in Group B to the round of 16. The Albanians, for their part, were eliminated after finishing last with one point.
The winning goal was the work of Ferran Torres at 13 minutes into the first half.
Croatia 1-1 Italy
The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig witnessed a exciting duel between Croatians and Italians. For Croatia, only a victory would help them dream of reaching the round of 16, while a draw would help Italy if Albania did not beat Spain.
Finally, it was a one-goal tie with Luka Modrić scoring at 55′, after missing a penalty at 54′ that was repelled by Gianluigi Donnarumma. Croatian illusions vanished when Mattia Zaccagni scored the equalizer at 90+8′, ensuring Italian qualification.
Group B final positions
- Spain: 9 points; +5
- Italy: 4 points; -1
- Croatia: 2 points; -2
- Albania: 1 point; -2
