Listen to Story Spain have started off their UEFA Euro 2024 in the most fabulous of fashion after a thumping x-x victory over Luka Modric's Croatia on June 15 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Although the scoreline suggests a very one-sided fare of things, Croatia did put on a strong fight, but suffered considerably against the clinical finishing abilities of the Spaniards. Strikes from skipper Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal ensured a much-needed positive start for their side in what is considered to be a pivotal tournament for Spain.
Spain started off proceedings in Berlin with a clear attacking intent and that was clearly visible with the Morata-led side dominating possession for the whole 10 minutes of the first-half and coming close to converting multiple times. However, Croatia did fight back into the game by putting in some effective forward rushes and scrapping out their own chances. Croatia were increasingly lacklustre when it came to finishing goal-bound runs, and were punished for the same after Morata converted from the 29th minute mark.
ðað ̧ Spain put on a show ð #EURO2024 | #ESPCRO pic.twitter.com/cOGGDYf5nR — UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 15, 2024 Spanish football at its finest.
Although Croatia made a greater number of attacking runs in the match, the scoreline clearly suggests how the Spaniards had the more effective ones. Spain were beautiful when it came to moving forward with the ball, much to credit to the bril.