Croatia-Italy is a match on the third day of the group stage of Euro 2024 and is played Monday at 9 p.m.: statistics, probable formations, predictions, live TV and streaming.
If the skimpy – but all in all convincing – victory in the opener against Albania had been an important confidence boost for Luciano Spalletti’s troop, the disconcerting performance offered by Italy in the second day against Spain was a reality bath that suddenly collapsed most of the Azzurri’s certainties. Who will have yes lost “only” 1-0 but after being outclassed by the Roja on all levels: that of the game, that of tactics, of personality and athleticism.
Calafiori’s own goal at the beginning of the second half was the natural and logical consequence of an absolute domination by Luis De La Fuente’s team, which didn’t dilate only because it was faced with a miraculous Donnarumma, author of five-six decisive saves. Undoubtedly a bad blow for the Italian coach and his men, who appeared clearly inferior to one of the main candidates for the title. Italy, now, must not make the mistake of crumbling: against Croatia, in Leipzig, qualification to the round of 16 is at stake. The Azzurri, on 3 points in Group B, will go through as runners-up even if they draw
