Euro 2024, Spain vs Croatia Highlights: Spain Begin Euro 2024 Campaign With Massive 3-0 Victory Over Croatia

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• June15202423:21 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: An easy win

  This has been a dominant show from Spain. They were ruthless in the first half with three goals to their name and then in the second half, they showed a lot of solidity in defense. A perfect start to the competition.

• June15202423:14 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Penalty miss

  Croatia have made a mess of the penalty. Unai Simon made a brilliant save but the ball found the back of the net as the Croatian attacker capitalised on the rebound. However, VAR found that there were Croatian footballers who entered the box before the penalty was taken and this is a huge miss!

• June15202423:03 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Solid defensive unit

  Spain have looked extreme solid while defending in the second half. While Croatia’s attack has also not been that impressive, Spain have maintained a clear shape and there has not been a single final pass that looked like it was going to threaten Unai Simon.

• June15202422:54 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Spain steady

  Spain have settled down in this game and it looks like Croatia will find it very hard to mount a comeback. Couple of substitutions for both sides and this seems like a straightforward win for Morata and Co.

• June15202422:44 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Croatia start strong

  Croatia start the second half strong and they had a good chance to score. However, Unai Simon came out of his goal quickly to make short work of the save. On the other end, Yamal went for a low shot but once again, it was saved by the Croatian keeper.

• June15202422:37 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Time for the second half

  Second half begins in the match between Spain and Croatia. It has been a game dominated by Spain but a comeback may be on the cards for Croatia.

• June15202422:24 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Half-time and Spain lead 3-0

  Dani Carvajal scores with the final kick of the first half and it is 3-0 for Spain against Croatia. A well-placed cross and Carvajal scored a brilliant goal. Spain all the way and this can get worse for Croatia.

• June15202422:14 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Big chance for Croatia

  Gvardiol had a golden chance to score one for Croatia. But still nothing for them as the shot was side of the target. Croatia have fought back after the double setback but right now, they have nothing to show for it.

• June15202422:08 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Ruiz doubles lead

  Fabian Ruiz you beauty! There was not much space for the Spain international but the shot was so powerful that the goalkeeper had no chance in stopping that. Spain have doubled their lead and this is turning into a major issue for Croatia.

• June15202422:03 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Morata makes it 1-0

  Alvaro Morata has done it! 1-0 for Spain and it is their captain! A great through ball for Morata who kept his calm against the pressure and completed a brilliant finish!

• June15202421:57 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: A sudden stalemate

  Both Spain and Croatia had their chances in this match but it looks like there is a stalemate in the midfield at the moment. Both teams have opted for a more patient approach when it comes to attacking and it looks like both of them are biding their time to spring a surprise.

• June15202421:51 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Fightback

  The fightback from Croatia is on as they created a couple of good chances that should have resulted in a goal for them. A free-kick was blocked by the Spanish defence after a darting run by Kramaric. Spain living dangerously at the moment.

• June15202421:44 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Spain all the way

  It has been one-way traffic now as Croatia seem content in just defending waves after waves of attack. However, Alvaro Morata was not able to keep his shot on target on the latest attack and the score still remains 0-0.

• June15202421:40 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Early chances

  This has been a solid start for Spain as they are attacking the opposition box with some fluidity. However, Croatia have done a good job at maintaining their shape and taking care of any final pass that can prove dangerous.

• June15202421:33 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: We are underway

  The match between Spain and Croatia is underway. A good start for Spain who is looking to dominate possession as the footballer play small passes among themselves. Croatia happy to sit back for now.

• June15202421:27 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Time for the match

  Both teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. We are just minutes away from the match and a huge game for both Spain and Croatia in a group that also comprises of Italy and Albania.

• June15202421:20 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: History in the making

  Lamine Yamal will become the youngest player ever to feature at a European Championship after Spain coach Luis de la Fuente selected him to start their first match against Croatia. 

  The Barcelona winger, 16 years and 338 days old, will beat Polish international Kacper Kozlowski, who played at Euro 2020 at 17 years and 246 days old.

• June15202421:06 (IST)

  Spain vs Croatia LIVE: Hello and welcome

  Welcome to the Euro 2024 Group B match between Spain and Croatia. It is a highly anticipated match for football fans as two big sides face each other in one of the trickiest groups of the competition.