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Italy vs Spain Player Ratings: Clinical Torres, Wasteful Insigne

October 6, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain

On Wednesday night, The San Siro Stadium witnessed the end of the greatest unbeaten streak in the history of international football as Spain beat Italy in the first Semi Final fixture of the UEFA Nations League. Here are our player ratings for the big clash.

After 37 games and 3 years, the Azzurri's unbeaten streak came to an end as Italy lost 1-2 to Spain in the first Semi Final of the Nations League

Italy vs Spain 1-2: Ferran Torres Brace Ends Azzurri’s Unbeaten Streak

October 6, 2021 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

After 37 games and 3 years, the Azzurri's unbeaten streak came to an end as Italy lost 1-2 to Spain in the first Semi Final of the Nations League. At the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Luis Enrique's young version of the Furia Roja gained a double lead in the first half thanks to a Ferran Torres brace, taking advantage of Leonardo Bonucci's send off on 41 minutes.

Italy – Spain Player Ratings: Chiesa, The King of Wembley

July 6, 2021 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain

Alvaro Morata, came off the bench to score a late equalizer and take the match into extra-time, before turning from hero to zero by missing in the shootouts, allowing Jorginho to score the decisive spot kick. So here are our players ratings for the Italy players following their dramatic victory over Spain in the semi finals.

To the Final, Azzurri! Penalty Shootout Lottery Favors Italy Over Spain

July 6, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

To the Final, Azzurri! Italy defeated their Spanish nemesis on penalties to reach the last act of the European Championship for the second time in the last three editions. It was a tough battle at Wembley, where Roberto Mancini and his boys were seriously tested by Spain but were ultimately favored by the shootout lottery.

Italy Vs. Spain: Our Picks For Mancini’s Five Selection Headaches

July 6, 2021 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain

Roberto Mancini has now led the team towards its 15th win in a row, and they remain undefeated in their last 32 matches. However, this isn't to say that the Italy manager hasn't been facing some selection headaches throughout the tournament, and he'll have some tough decision to make yet again, when he takes on Spain in the semi finals of Euro 2020.

Euro 2020 Semi Finals – Predictions and Probable Lineups

July 5, 2021 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain

After finding out the four teams that will compete in the Semi finals, Euro 2020 has now reached its last hurdles. Spain had to rely on lady luck to overcome the Switzerland in penalties, whilst Italy earned their place with an impressive win over Belgium. Denmark's magical campaign continues, and England completed the foursome after dismantling Ukraine.

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