FINAL
Arena AufSchalke
arrow-simple-up
CalafioriRiccardo Calafiori 
55'
S. Vinčićwhistle
Arena AufSchalke
90'
+ 7

Full-time: Spain 1-0 Italy

Luis de la Fuente's side pick up all three points, but the scoreline doesn't give justice to Spain's display. They were dominant throughout and, had it not been for an inspired display from Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma, their margin of victory would have been greater. In the end, Riccardo Calafiori's own goal was all that separated the two sides, but it was enough to send Spain into the knockout stages and see them win the group as a result.
90'
+ 7

SPAIN INTO LAST 16

La Roja have also clinched top spot in Group B with that win.
Full-time
90'
+ 6

Yellow card

90'
+ 4

Substitution

90'
+ 2

And again!

What a performance from Donnarumma, who keeps out Pérez for the second time in a matter of minutes.
90'
+ 2

Donnarumma saves

Again, Donnarumma is Italy's hero, getting down low to thwart Pérez.
90'
+ 1

4 minutes of added time

Not long left for Italy to find an equaliser.
81'

Laporte heads over

The defender can't keep his attempt down.
81'

Under 10 minutes remaining

There is only one goal in this, but Spain look comfortable at the moment. A second would really kill the game.
74'

Pellegrini over

A rare shot for Italy, as Roma's midfielder curls a free-kick over the bar.
71'

Substitution

70'

Crossbar!

Williams cuts inside and unleashes a strike that looks destined for the top corner. Instead, though, it smacks the bar. So close!
69'

Yellow card

camera-photo

Important moment

A win for Spain would see them confirm top spot in this group.
60'

Narrowly wide

16-year-old Yamal is inches away from finding the top corner. Instead, it goes just past the woodwork.
58'

Donnarumma palms away

The captain is being kept busy - his next act is to put Morata's strike behind for a corner. From the set-piece, Le Normand's header is cleared off the line by Cambiaso.
57'

How will Italy respond?

The Azzurri have to find a way to put Spain under pressure in the final third.
55'

Spain in front

La Roja have the goal their performance deserves, but it comes fortuitously. Calafiori can do nothing as Donnarumma gets a hand to a cross, and the ball bounces into the back of the net off the defender's knee.
55'

Riccardo Calafiori

OWN GOAL!

1:0
Riccardo Calafiori
53'

Donnarumma saves

Pedri strikes from distance this time. However, it is a straight at the Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper, who gathers at the second attempt.
52'

Close!

Another chance for Spain goes begging. Pedri is again unmarked in the penalty area and is found by Cucurella's cut-back, but he can't steer it into the bottom corner. A let-off for Italy.
50'

Two changes for Italy

Spalletti decided to mix up his midfield at the break, bringing on Bryan Cristante and Andrea Cambiaso. That has had little impact on proceedings so far as Spain continue to dominate.
46'

Back up and running

We are underway for this second half!
46'

Yellow card

Kick-off!
45'
+ 3

Substitution

Half-time
45'
+ 2

Half-time: Spain 0-0 Italy

The first half ends goalless, which will disappoint the Spaniards more than the Italians. Gianluigi Donnarumma was his side's best player before the break, denying Álvaro Morata, Pedri and Fabián Ruiz as La Roja kept up the pressure. Spain, though, were unable to find the opener despite their dominance, meaning Italy still have hope for the second half.
45'
+ 2

Yellow card

45'
+ 1

Chiesa over

A first shot of the opening period for Italy, although the winger's shot is never troubling Simón. That is a sign of life from the reigning champions offensively.
41'

Donnarumma gathers

Ruiz tries his luck once more but, while his latest attempt is on target, it rolls into Donnarumma's hands. Spain are keeping the pressure on as we approach half-time.
37'

Wild from Ruiz

The midfielder's volley flies over the crossbar from outside the box.
33'

Yet to register a shot

Simón has not been troubled between the Spanish sticks thus far.
27'

Rodri wide

Donnarumma does not need to intervene on this occasion as he watches the Manchester City midfielder's shot sail past the post.
25'

Donnarumma to the rescue

Again, the Italian captain keeps his team on level terms, tipping Ruiz's fierce drive from distance behind for a corner.
24'

Morata denied

A mazy solo run from Yamal releases Morata but, under pressure from an opponent, the skipper goes to far wide and his attempt is ultimately kept out by Donnarumma.
camera-photo

Strong Spain start

Luis de la Fuente's men have started well.
15'

Yellow card

10'

Williams wide!

Another huge opening for Spain. This time, the forward nods past the post after getting on the end of Morata's cross.
6'

Spain enjoying possession

La Roja have had most of the ball so far as Italy struggle to keep hold of it themselves.
2'

Donnarumma save!

An important stop early on from the Italian goalkeeper, who tips a header from the diminutive Pedri over the bar.
1'

We're off!

Underway here in Gelsenkirchen.
Kick-off!

Onto the pitch

The players are making their way out of the tunnel here in Gelsenkirchen!

15 minutes until kick-off

Not long until this mouth-watering clash gets underway!
camera-photo

Italy team news

Luciano Spalletti, meanwhile, names the same side that defeated Albania 2-1 in their own opener. Gianluigi Donnarumma is the captain, while Gianluca Scamacca leads the line.
camera-photo

Spain team news

Just the one change for Spain from their 3-0 win over Croatia, as Aymeric Laporte replaces Nacho. Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo and RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo are both amongst the substitutes.

Spain starting XI

Simón - Carvajal, Le Nomand, Laporte, Cucurella - Pedri, Rodri, Ruiz - Yamal, Morata (c), Williams

Italy starting XI

Donnarumma (c) - Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calfiori, Dimarco - Barella, Jorginho - Frattesi, Pellegrini, Chiesa - Scamacca
1:41
camera-professional-play-symbol

One to watch: Alejandro Grimaldo

The Bayer Leverkusen left-back didn't feature in Spain's opening match, but if he is called upon on this occasion, he is capable of producing a moment of magic or two - especially from a set-piece. Take a look at how he has mastered the knuckle-ball technique here.

Italy on Euro run

The reigning champions are now unbeaten in their last 10 games in this competition (excluding shoot-out defeats), with their first match in that run coming in a 2-0 win over Spain at Euro 2016.
camera-professional-play-symbol

One to watch: Dani Olmo

The RB Leipzig man has the potential to unlock any defence. Take a look at some of his best moments from the 2023/24 Bundesliga campaign.

Tale of the tape

Spain have the edge historically in this encounter, winning 14 to Italy's 10, with 12 draws. They've won three of the last four, too, while they also won the Euro 2012 final between 4-0. Italy, though, did prevail on penalties in the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
2:33
camera-professional-play-symbol

Watch: Inside the home of Schalke

Schalke's stadium in the Ruhr district town of Gelsenkirchen is a real beauty, befitting such a heavyweight Euro encounter.

Group B

Spain set the tone with a 3-0 win over Croatia, before Italy came from behind to beat Albania. Croatia were then held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Albania on Wednesday.

Welcome!

Follow all of the build-up and live action from Spain's clash against Italy in Gelsenkirchen.