Croatia-Italy at the 2024 European Championships, where to watch the match on TV and streaming: timetable and probable lineups

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June 24, 2024

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Italy and Croatia will compete this evening at 9pm in the decisive match which will determine the second qualification to the round of 16 of Group B of EURO 2024. Spalletti is considering changes in the lineup with Retegui replacing Scamacca. For Dalic no doubts about Modric.

L’Italy Of Luciano Spalletti face the Croatia this evening at the RedBull Arena in the decisive match for qualification for the round of 16 of the 2024 European Championships. The Italian national team (which has never won against the Croatians in the previous 8) needs a victory but even a draw could guarantee second place in group B and qualification to the round of 16. In case of defeat, we will have to wait for the result of Spain-Albania to evaluate a move between the four ‘best thirds’ of the European Championships. There is also a “cookie” risk that can eliminate the Azzurri. Kick-off at 9pm, live free-to-air TV on Rai 1 and text commentary on Fanpage.it. Referee Makkelie.

Spalletti revolutionizes the formation: Retegui in place of Scamacca, Darmian will replace Dimarco not at 100%. Barella and Frattesi confirmed.

After the winning debut against Albania, Italy suffered a bad defeat against Spain: the reigning champions were never in the match and were dominated by De La Fuente’s team for the entire 90 minutes. Zlatko Dalic’s Croatia has collected one point in two games and is with its back to the wall: to get through to the next round Modric & co have only one result available, and that is victory.

Italy-Croatia, Spalletti’s probable lineup: two new features for the decisive match

There are nine precedents between Italy and Croatia: the balance is in favor of the Croatians with 3 wins, 5 draws and only one success for the Azzurri.

Match: Croatia-Italy
When: Monday 24 June
Time: 9pm
Where: Leipzig Stadion, Leipzig
Live TV: Rai 1, Sky
Live Streaming: Rai Play, SkyGo, Now
Competition: Euro 2024, group stage

What time is Italy-Croatia playing: the time of the match

The match between Spalletti’s Azzurri and Dalic’s team, valid for the third day of group B, is scheduled for this evening at 9:00 pm. The live broadcast on Rai 1 will begin at 8.30pm.

Where to watch Croatia-Italy on TV and streaming: free on Rai 1

Where to watch Croatia-Italy on TV? The national team’s third match at EURO 2024 can be seen on free-to-air TV on Rai 1, with commentators Rimedio and Di Gennaro. Croatia-Italy can also be followed on Sky and in particular on the channels Sky Sport Uno (channel 201), Sky Sport Calcio (202), Sky Sport 4K (213) and Sky Sport (251). For Sky, Fabio Caressa and Beppe Bergomi will be reporting on the match.

Croatia-Italy can be watched in free streaming, by connecting to the RaiPlay website, for free. Sky subscribers will be able to follow the European Championship match on Sky GO, the app reserved for them. It is also possible to take advantage of the live streaming offered by NOW, where it will be possible to purchase a single ticket.

The probable lineups of Croatia-Italy at Euro 2024

Dalic will try a tactical change and relies on his quality midfield and brings all the experience necessary to seek victory (the only useful result to continue in the tournament). Modric, Kovacic and Brozovic – starter even after the insufficient matches played so far – behind Pasalic and Sucic. Kramaric is the sole striker, while a new starting bench is expected for former Inter player Perisic.

Spalletti will almost certainly rely on Retegui in attack, with Scamacca taking a seat on the bench. Then, some changes compared to the first two European outings: in defense Darmian ahead of Dimarco, bruised but recovered and available, while Di Lorenzo’s confidence should continue with Calafiori and Bastoni immovable centrally. The coach studies a Jorginho playmaker in front of the defenders, with a midfield in which Cristante and Barella will be central and Cambiaso on the right and Chiesa on the left will appear on the wings.

CROATIA (4-3-2-1): Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo Pongracic, Guardiol; Kovacic, Modric, Brozovic; Pasalic, Sucic; Kramaric. CT Dalic

ITALY (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Calafiori, Bastoni, Darmian; Jorginho; Cambiaso, Cristante, Barella, Chiesa; Retegui. CT Spalletti

Italy in the round of 16, what is needed: the group standings

The Azzurri are part of group B with Spain, Croatia and Albania. After the victory against the Albanian national team, Italy lost 1-0 against Spain and will now face the Croatian selection in the match that will decide the future of the national team. With a victory, Italy would secure passage to the round of 16 but even a draw could guarantee passage to the next round. In case of defeat, it will be necessary to see the result of Spain-Albania and then do the various calculations to establish the ‘best thirds’ of the tournament.