Match report
Spain Secures Narrow Victory Over Albania in Euro Championship
Albania
0–1
FT
Spain
Jun 24, 2024
Spain secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Albania in their Euro Championship match, with Fernando Torres scoring the only goal of the game in the 13th minute. The Spanish side managed to maintain their lead despite Albania's efforts and multiple substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Fernando Torres scored the only goal in the 13th minute, assisted by Dani Olmo.
- • Spain made five substitutions during the match.
- • Albania received two yellow cards, one for Naim Bajrami and one for Mergim Berisha.
- • Spain's win in the Euro Championship strengthens their position in the group.
Lineups
Albania
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 T. Strakosha (G)
- 2 I. Balliu (D)
- 5 A. Ajeti (D)
- 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 3 M. Mitaj (D)
- 14 Q. Laçi (M)
- 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
- 21 K. Asllani (M)
- 9 J. Asani (F)
- 7 R. Manaj (F)
- 10 N. Bajrami (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Broja
- 26 A. Hoxha
- 16 M. Berisha
- 17 E. Muçi
- 13 E. Mihaj
- 12 E. Kastrati
- 15 T. Seferi
- 1 E. Berisha
- 24 M. Kumbulla
- 4 E. Hysaj
- 8 K. Gjasula
- 18 A. Ismajli
- 25 N. Aliji
- 22 A. Abrashi
Spain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 22 Jesús Navas (D)
- 5 Dani Vivian (D)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 12 Álex Grimaldo (D)
- 10 Dani Olmo (M)
- 18 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 6 Mikel Merino (M)
- 11 Ferran Torres (F)
- 9 Joselu (F)
- 21 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Robin Le Normand
- 25 Fermín López
- 19 Lamine Yamal
- 7 Álvaro Morata
- 15 Álex Baena
- 13 Álex Remiro
- 17 Nico Williams
- 8 Fabián Ruiz
- 2 Dani Carvajal
- 24 Marc Cucurella
- 23 Unai Simón
- 20 Pedri
Timeline
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13' Spain Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: D. Olmo
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46' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: Aymeric Laporte · On: Robin Le Normand
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59' Albania subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Manaj · On: A. Broja
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62' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: Fermín López
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66' Albania Card · Yellow CardN. Bajrami
Simulation
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70' Albania subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Bajrami · On: A. Hoxha
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70' Albania subst · Substitution 3Off: Qazim Laci · On: M. Berisha
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72' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Torres · On: Lamine Yamal
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72' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: Joselu · On: A. Morata
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81' Albania subst · Substitution 4Off: Jasir Asani · On: E. Muçi
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84' Spain subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Olmo · On: A. Baena
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89' Albania Card · Yellow CardM. Berisha
Foul
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90' Spain Card · Yellow CardD. Vivian
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Albania | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 90% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 407 | 577 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 0.48 | 1.51 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 9 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 340 | 518 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 12 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spain's early goal by Fernando Torres in the 13th minute set the tone for the match and gave them a crucial advantage.
- ▸ Albania's substitutions in the second half, particularly bringing on Arber Hoxha and Alban Berisha, attempted to change the momentum but failed to break through the Spanish defense.