SPAIN and Croatia are set for a tough Euro 2024 opener that will feature two of the tournament's favourites. The two European giants face off on Saturday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The Furia Roja and the Croats have been drawn in a gruelling group that also includes fellow favourites Italy and minnows Albania.
And whoever wins this match could set the tone for the top spot in Group B. Spain are one of the main contenders to lift the trophy next month after their back-to-back triumphs in 2008 and 2012. The Spanish national team also made it to the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
Croatia , on the other hand, have been taking football by storm ever since the 2018 World Cup when they reached the final. The Croats also finished third in the 2022 World Cup, but only made it to the Last 16 of Euro 2020 and 2016. Both teams will get to call on a number of stars in their bid for glory in Germany.
And all of them are planning to leave it all on the pitch in what promises to be an entertaining encounter. EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS Spain breezed their way to the Euro 2024 finals by topping Group A in undefeated fashion with seven wins along the way. The Furia Roja bested runners-up Scotland, Norway, Georgia and Cyprus.
Croatia, on the other hand, finished second in Group D behind leaders Turkey. The Croats overcame Wales, Armenia and Latvia as they won five out of eight matches, of which they lost two. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente may have to wait on Barcelona star Pedri's fitness.