On June 21st, Beijing time, the 2nd round of Group B of the UEFA Europa League group stage ushered in a focus match between Spain and Italy, the legion of matadors. The clash of the two traditional strongest teams has always been the main event in the soccer tournament, and this matchup naturally attracted the attention of countless fans.
The first half of the match began with both teams quickly getting into the thick of the action. Spain launched rounds and rounds of attacks on the Italian goal with their exquisite footwork and tacit teamwork. However, Italy's goalkeeper Donnarumma performed valiantly, repeatedly turning away Spain's shots with his sharp reaction and accurate judgment. Whether it was a long-distance shot or a close-range attack, Donnarumma was able to firmly pounce on the ball, so that Spain's attack time and again to no avail.
After the change of ends, the game became more intense in the second half. Spain continued to intensify their offense, trying to break the deadlock on the field. Italy was not to be outdone, and while they played solid defense, they also actively searched for opportunities for counterattacks. However, there was a dramatic scene on the field. A pass from Spain flew into the Italian penalty area, and Italian defender Carafiore accidentally touched the ball into his own goal when he was clearing the ball, and this oops gave Spain an unexpected lead.
Italy did not give up after losing the ball, they quickly adjusted their tactics and tried to equalize the score. However, Spain's defense was equally tight, and they neutralized Italy's attack time and time again with precise steals and effective interceptions. As time went by, Italy's offense gradually weakened, while Spain played steadily and kept the 1-0 score until the end of the match.
At the end of the match, Spain won 1-0 against Italy, making it two wins in a row in the group stage.
