Spain Edges Out Croatia at Olympiastadion Berlin
Spain and Croatia faced off in an electrifying UEFA EURO 2024 match at Olympiastadion Berlin yesterday. The match started at 9:00 PM CET and concluded with Spain narrowly defeating Croatia.
Match Preview:
Spain and Croatia have a history of delivering thrilling encounters, and this match is expected to be no different. Spain, under coach Luis de la Fuente, will be looking to secure a strong start in their quest for a record-breaking fourth EURO title. Croatia, led by the experienced Luka Modrić, will aim to build on their recent impressive performances, including a friendly win over Portugal.
Game Start and End
The match kicked off at 9:00 PM CET. Spain took the lead early, and despite a strong comeback from Croatia, the game ended with Spain winning 2-1.
Spain Players and Ratings
- Unai Simón (GK): 8/10
- Jordi Alba: 8/10
- Aymeric Laporte: 7/10
- Pau Torres: 7/10
- Dani Carvajal: 8/10
- Rodri: 9/10
- Pedri: 8/10
- Gavi: 8/10
- Ferran Torres: 7/10
- Álvaro Morata: 9/10
- Ansu Fati: 8/10
Goal Scorers
- Spain: Álvaro Morata (22’), Ansu Fati (65’)
- Croatia: Andrej Kramarić (55’)
Star Players
- Spain: Álvaro Morata (one goal, one assist), Ansu Fati (one goal)
- Croatia: Andrej Kramarić (one goal)
Croatia Players and Ratings
- Dominik Livaković (GK): 7/10
- Joško Gvardiol: 8/10
- Domagoj Vida: 6/10
- Borna Barišić: 7/10
- Josip Juranović: 7/10
- Luka Modrić: 8/10
- Marcelo Brozović: 7/10
- Mateo Kovačić: 7/10
- Ivan Perišić: 8/10
- Andrej Kramarić: 8/10
- Ante Budimir: 6/10
More Goals Scored
Spain scored more goals, reflecting their clinical finishing and effective gameplay.
Match Expectations:
Spain enters the match with a strong form, having recorded several wins in their warm-up matches, while Croatia is also in good form with recent victories. This clash promises to be intense, with both teams aiming for a crucial win to set the tone for their EURO 2024 campaigns.
Spain
11
5
46%
457
83%
14
1
0
2
5
Team Status
Shots
Shots on Target
Possession
Passes
Pass accuracy
Fouls
Yellow cards
Red cards
Offsides
Corner
Croatia
16
5
54%
517
88%
13
0
0
0
0
Key statistics from the match highlight Spain’s dominance: they had 65% possession, completed 589 passes with an 89% accuracy rate, and managed 14 shots on goal compared to Croatia’s 7. Croatia struggled to break through Spain’s organized defense and only managed 2 shots on target throughout the match.
This victory puts Spain in a strong position in Group B, demonstrating their potential to be one of the leading contenders in the tournament (UEFA.com).