Spain - Italy. Predicted line-ups and latest news, – June 20, 2024

One of the most exciting matches in the group stage of Euro 2024 will be the meeting between Spain and Italy in the second round of Group B.

Both teams started the tournament in Germany with victories: the Furia Roja confidently outplayed, one could even say, defeated Croatia 3-0, while the reigning European champions started their title defence with a 2-1 win over Albania.

A win in this match will put the winner into the play-offs ahead of schedule, although a draw will also complicate the chances of Albania and Croatia to reach the 1/8 finals. Therefore, we have no doubt that both the Spaniards and Italians will be maximally energised for a positive result.

If we talk about the line-up, the Spanish team should be ready for the match, Rodri and Álvaro Morata. They have taken part in a full training session and will be able to play to allay concerns about their kit after the win over Croatia last week.

However, Emeric Laporte is still nursing his injury and after missing the game against Croatia, Luis de la Fuente will not be able to count on him for the second round match either.

Meanwhile, his vis-a-vis Luciano Spaletti may also field an unchanged squad in Gelsenkirchen, as all his players were available for training after the win over Albania.

One of those certain to play is Nicolo Barella, who has netted five goals in his last seven appearances for Italy. The Inter star will be looking to score in three consecutive international matches for the first time in his career.

Meanwhile, up front, Genoa striker Mateo Retegui is keen to replace recent Europa League winner Gianluca Scamacca, who had a disappointing evening at Dortmund.

Focusing on these facts, the Dailysports team has prepared for you predicted line-ups for the Spain vs Italy match.

Spain predicted line-up

Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Nacho, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.

Italy predicted line-up

Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Giorginho, Barella; Frattesi, Pellegrini, Chiesa; Scamacca.

The match between Spain and Italy will take place on 20 June in Gelsenkirchen. The starting whistle of Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will sound at 21:00 CET.