Match report
Spain Defeats Croatia 3-0 in Euro Championship Clash
Spain
3–0
FT
Croatia
Jun 15, 2024
Spain emphatically defeated Croatia 3-0 in a Euro Championship match that showcased their technical prowess and tactical discipline. Goals from Alvaro Morata, Franck Ruiz, and Daniel Carvajal ensured a comfortable victory for the Spaniards, who dominated play from the outset. Despite Croatia's late substitutions, they were unable to find the back of the net, leaving them with a disappointing result in the tournament.
Key Facts
- • Spain defeated Croatia 3-0 in the Euro Championship
- • Alvaro Morata scored the first goal in the 29th minute, assisted by Franck Ruiz
- • Franck Ruiz scored the second goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by Pedri
- • Daniel Carvajal scored the third goal in the 45+2 minutes, assisted by Lamine Yamal
- • Rodri received a yellow card for Spain in the 78th minute
Lineups
Spain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 Unai Simón (G)
- 2 Dani Carvajal (D)
- 3 Robin Le Normand (D)
- 4 Nacho (D)
- 24 Marc Cucurella (D)
- 20 Pedri (M)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
- 19 Lamine Yamal (F)
- 7 Álvaro Morata (F)
- 17 Nico Williams (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Dani Olmo
- 21 Mikel Oyarzabal
- 6 Mikel Merino
- 18 Martín Zubimendi
- 11 Ferran Torres
- 22 Jesús Navas
- 1 David Raya
- 5 Dani Vivian
- 26 Ayoze Pérez
- 13 Álex Remiro
- 12 Álex Grimaldo
- 15 Álex Baena
- 25 Fermín López
- 9 Joselu
- 14 Aymeric Laporte
Croatia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 D. Livaković (G)
- 2 J. Stanišić (D)
- 6 J. Šutalo (D)
- 3 M. Pongračić (D)
- 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 11 M. Brozović (M)
- 8 M. Kovačić (M)
- 7 L. Majer (F)
- 16 A. Budimir (F)
- 9 A. Kramarić (F)
Substitutes
- 14 I. Perišić
- 15 Mario Pašalić
- 25 L. Sučić
- 17 B. Petković
- 24 Marco Pašalić
- 21 D. Vida
- 20 M. Pjaca
- 19 B. Sosa
- 12 N. Labrović
- 5 M. Erlić
- 13 N. Vlašić
- 26 M. Baturina
- 23 I. Ivušić
- 22 J. Juranović
- 18 L. Ivanušec
Timeline
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29' Spain Goal · Normal GoalA. Morata · Assist: F. Ruiz
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32' Spain Goal · Normal GoalF. Ruiz · Assist: Pedri
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45'+2 Spain Goal · Normal GoalD. Carvajal · Assist: Lamine Yamal
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56' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Budimir · On: Ivan Perišić
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59' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedri · On: D. Olmo
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65' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Modrić · On: M. Pasalic
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65' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kovačić · On: L. Sucic
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67' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Morata · On: M. Oyarzabal
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68' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: Nico Williams · On: M. Merino
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72' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Kramaric · On: B. Petković
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78' Spain Card · Yellow CardRodri
Foul
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81' Croatia Var · Goal cancelledB. Petković
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86' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: Rodri · On: Martín Zubimendi
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86' Spain subst · Substitution 5Off: Lamine Yamal · On: F. Torres
Match Stats
| Stat | Spain | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 457 | 517 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 2.01 | 2.38 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 383 | 456 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spain took the lead in the 29th minute with a goal from Alvaro Morata, which set the tone for the match
- ▸ The early second goal by Franck Ruiz in the 32nd minute further demoralized Croatia and solidified Spain's control
- ▸ Daniel Carvajal's third goal in the 45+2 minutes sealed Spain's dominance, leaving Croatia with little hope of a comeback