Donnarumma was the great (and only) figure of Italy

Jun 20, 2024, 17:41 ET

Gianluigi Donnarumma This Thursday was established as the only reason for Italy is not thrashed by Spain on the second date of the Euro 2024, since he made five crucial saves, he was the great figure of his team and was not defeated by any rival: the Iberians opened the score by a goal against Riccardo Calafiori.

Donnarumma’s performance was sublime. A work of art only stained by Calafiori. Because his defenders abandoned him on several occasions and, face to face with the rival striker, Gigio always responded.

A point-blank header from Pedri It was the first important intervention by the PSG goalkeeper, who took a saving hand to knock the ball over the crossbar.

Then came un violent shot by Fabián Ruiz from outside the area, before the eyes of the defenders, who gave him time and space. A Gigio’s spectacular flight served to avoid what was destined to be a great goal.

Thanks to him, the Azzurra reached halftime tying 0-0 despite the siege that Spain subjected them to since they did not produce anything in attack.

The only one who could beat it this Thursday to Donnarumma He was a companion. Calafiori could not prevent the ballwhich the goalkeeper deflected after a powerful cross from the left, bounced off his knee and entered at your own door.

At a disadvantage, and almost reluctantly, Italy had to dare to attack. With this, he opened spaces in the background and Spain could not take advantage of them because Gigio maintained the level.

Minutes after the goal against, he took a barbaric shot at Álvaro Morata, to complete the task at the end of the match, when it was left hand in hand with Ayoze Pérez and, with one hand down, he won the duel.

Donnarumma was the only Azzurra player who did not deserve the defeat.