Spain vs Croatia 3-0: UEFA Euro 2024 – as it happened
All the updates as Spain cruised to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their Group B opening match at Euro 2024 in Berlin.
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Spain vs Croatia - 10 things to know with detail
Spain is currently ranked 6th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Croatia is ranked 14th.
Spain has won the FIFA World Cup once, in 2010, while Croatia's best finish was as runners-up in the 2018 World Cup.
The two teams have faced each other 8 times, with Spain winning 5 of those matches, Croatia winning 2, and 1 ending in a draw.
The most recent meeting between Spain and Croatia was in the UEFA Nations League in November 2020, where Spain won 6-0.
Spain's top goal scorer in matches against Croatia is David Villa, with 3 goals, while Croatia's top goal scorer is Ivan Perisic, with 2 goals.
The head-to-head record between Spain and Croatia in major tournaments is even, with each team winning one match. Spain defeated Croatia 1-0 in the group stage of Euro 2012, while Croatia defeated Spain 2-1 in the group stage of Euro 2016.
Both teams have a strong midfield, with Spain boasting players like Sergio Busquets, Thiago Alcantara, and Koke, while Croatia has Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, and Marcelo Brozovic.
Spain's style of play is characterized by possession-based football, while Croatia is known for their technical ability and tactical discipline.
The match between Spain and Croatia is scheduled to take place on June 28, 2021, in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.
The winner of the match between Spain and Croatia will advance to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020 tournament, where they will face either France or Switzerland.