Spain vs. Italy score: Riccardo Calafiori own goal sees La Roja punch knockout stage ticket

While it was just a 1-0 win for Spain, Gianluigi Donnarrumma prevented it from being a one-sided scoreline

Spain are through to the Euro 2024 round of 16 with a game to spare after beating Italy 1-0 on Thursday. It was an own goal by Riccardo Calafiori that was the difference, as Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarrumma kept things close with several world-class saves in the second game for the Group B foes.

Spain were the better of the two with a dynamic, aggressive attack creating chance after chance until Italy came to life late on. Spain deserved to score as they had 17 shots while the Azzurri only had two shots and none even on target. The Italian side were saved by goalkeeper Donnarumma who had three big saves on Pedri, Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata in the first half and defended the draw until the own goal of Calafiori changed the result in the second half.

Italy barely had chances to score and were unable to defend as they did much better three years ago when they won in penalties against Spain in the semifinal of the Euro 2020. Luciano Spalletti's team are still in the race to end up second in the group and will only need a draw against Croatia on Monday to advance.

Group B standings and schedule

TEAM	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	PTS
Spain	2	2	0	0	4	0	6
Italy	2	1	0	1	2	2	3
Albania	2	0	1	1	3	4	1
Croatia	2	0	1	1	2	5	1

June 15
Spain 3, Croatia 0
Italy 1, Albania 2

June 19
Croatia 2, Albania 2

June 20
Spain 1, Italy 0

June 24
Albania vs. Spain, 3 p.m. on FS1
Croatia vs. Italy, 3 p.m. on Fox

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[Jun 20, 2024 at 4:49 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

FT: Spain 1, Italy 0. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 4:39 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

80' - Ten minutes to go 

Looks like there is no chance for Italy so far to score here, but there are still ten minutes to go on the clock.. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 4:27 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

70' - Italy are now trying

After the goal of Spain, Italy are now slowly trying to create some chances but the Azzurri barely had one shot on target today. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 4:13 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

GOAL: Spain scores! 

Riccardo Calafiori's owngoal give Spain the lead against Italy. A totally deserved result so far. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 4:03 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Two changes for Italy 

The Azzurri make two changes as Andrea Cambiaso and Bryan Cristante replace Davide Frattesi and Jorginho. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 3:48 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

HT - Spain 0, Italy 0

No goals after the first 45 minutes into the game, but Spain had three big chances to score the opener with Pedri, Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata but Gigio Donnarumma saved it all. Italy need something different in the second half, otherwise it will difficult to hold the result. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 3:27 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

24' - Donnarumma saves again! 

Another save by Gigio Donnarumma, who saved a shot from outside the box of Fabian Ruiz. Gigio is literally saving Italy today. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 3:26 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Yamal is just incredible

[Jun 20, 2024 at 3:25 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

22' - Still no goals 

After the strong start of the team coached by de la Fuente, Italy are now trying to be more careful in the defense and didn't concede more chances to Spain apart of another attempt of Morata that was saved by Donnarumma again. We're now halfway throughout the first half of the game. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 3:12 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

10' - No goals so far 

Spain had two big chances to score the opener with Pedri and Nico Williams but Italy are still holding the draw. Spain are keeping the ball and creating a lot of issues especially on the right side of the Italian defense. The Azzurri need to change something.

[Jun 20, 2024 at 3:05 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

1' - Early chance for Spain 

Big chance for Spain after one minute that had the possibility to score the opener with a header with Pedri but Donnarumma saved it. Nico Williams has a lot of space on the right side of the attack... 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 2:54 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Spain 1, Italy 0 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 2:47 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

KICK OFF

The game is on! Spain and Italy have a chance to qualify for the next round today. Let's see how it goes... 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 1:48 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Team news

Spain XI: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Morata, Nico Williams. 

Italy XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Jorginho, Barella; Chiesa, Frattesi, Pellegrini; Scamacca. 

[Jun 20, 2024 at 1:47 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

How to watch and odds

• Date: Thursday, June 20 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Veltins Arena -- Gelsenkirchen, Germany 
• TV: FOX | Stream: Fubo (try for free)
• Odds: Spain +115; Draw +225; Italy +280

[Jun 20, 2024 at 1:47 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Group B schedule

June 15
Spain 3, Croatia 0
Italy 1, Albania 2

June 19
Croatia 2, Albania 2

June 20
Spain vs. Italy, 3 p.m. on Fox

June 24
Albania vs. Spain, 3 p.m. on FS1
Croatia vs. Italy, 3 p.m. on Fox

[Jun 20, 2024 at 1:47 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Group B standings 

TEAM	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	PTS
Spain	1	1	0	0	3	0	3
Italy	1	1	0	0	2	1	3
Albania	2	0	1	1	3	4	1
Croatia	2	0	1	1	2	5	1

[Jun 20, 2024 at 1:46 pm ET · Francesco Porzio]

Welcome from Gelsenkirchen! 

Hello from Francesco Porzio as Spain face Italy in the second clash of the Matchday 2 of the Group B. After Albania and Croatia drew on Wednesday, both teams will officially qualify if the win today, making this one of the most awaited and exciting clashes to watch.