The first full day of action at Euro 2024 saw Switzerland start off on the right foot with a 3-1 win over Hungary while Spain had no trouble with Croatia, beating them 3-0. Later on Saturday, reigning champs Italy take the pitch at 3 p.m.
ET against underdogs Albania. Find out all you need to know: Some good all that experience did them. Veteran-filled Croatia, finalists at the 2018 World Cup and semifinalists in 2022, were thoroughly handled by Spain, 3-0.
The young Spanish side, with Barcelona's 16-year-old star Lamine Yamal leading the way, were clinical, scoring all their goals in the first half, putting away 60% of their shots on target in the match. Alvaro Moratez, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal scored the goals for the Spanish side while Croatia, despite having 16 shots, lacked precision when it mattered most, getting the tournament off in the poorest of ways. The result now puts so much pressure on Croatia, as one more loss in the group stage could mean the end of their run.
Ruiz, who assisted the first goal with a lovely through ball, stole the show with this incredible effort at the top of the box: THAT. WAS. BEAUTIFUL.
🤯 Take a bow, Fabián Ruiz 🇪🇸 Spain entered the tournament with a lot of question marks thanks to a young and experienced squad, but they seem to be instant contenders after this performance. Rodri was a rock centrally as expected, Yamal was taken off to a standing ovation for his dazzling display and there was an inspiring cohesion in the m.
