6.51pm
End of the first half, Spain ahead by three goals
We go to half-time with the result of Spain-Croatia 3-0. Goals from Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Carvajal.
6.48pm
45’+2′ – Goal by Carvajal, Spain-Croatia 3-0
Splendid cut ball from Yamal from the right, with his left foot, Carvajal emerges behind the Croatian defense and leaves Unai Simon no chance in the second of the two minutes of injury time granted by referee Oliver. Spain-Croatia 3-0.
6.45pm
44′ – Nico Williams anticipated
Cross from Cuccurella, Livakovic throws himself at Nico Williams’ feet and anticipates him.
6.42pm
41′ – Gvardiol close to scoring
Gvardiol crosses the left, Simon doesn’t reach it but neither does Budimir.
6.41pm
40′ – Foul by Rodri on Modric
Rodri’s foul on Modric, now Spain decisively defends the double lead.
6.33pm
33′ – Majer on the outside of the net
Another immediate reaction from Croatia. Brozovic challenges Simon, on the tap-in attempt Majer only finds the outside of the net.
6.32pm
32′ – Goal by Fabián Ruiz, Spain-Croatia 2-0
Assisted by Pedri, Fabián Ruiz leaves Livakovic no chance: swerve and left-foot winner diagonally. Great goal. Spain-Croatia 2-0.
6.31pm
31′ – Kovacic tries
Kovacic tries with a shot from the edge, Simon saves.
6.30pm
29′ – Goal by Morata, Spain-Croatia 1-0
Croatia’s central hole punished by a through ball from Fabián Ruiz to Morata. Sutalo and Pongracic let the Atletico Madrid striker escape, who is cool and scores one-on-one with Livakovic. The outgoing goalkeeper slipped in. Spain ahead. Morata rejoices.
6.26pm
25′ – Tired phase
Tired phase. Spain and Croatia play chess by closing all passing lines to their opponents. Game blocked.
6.23pm
22′ – Header by Budimir
Croatia’s first shot, a high header from Budimir: enough to ignite the Croatian fans, who can be heard from the stands.
6.18pm
17′ – Cuccurella, foul on Majer
Cuccurella knocks out Majer. Croatia is gaining ground.
6.16pm
15′ – Yamal tries to make himself seen
Yamal stumbles on the ball in an attempt to complete a double step. The Croatian defense is saved, Spain’s attempt to restart fails.
6.13pm
12′ – Ball possession in favor of Spain
Spain masters the game, ferocious high pressing to prevent Croatia from building from below and winning the ball back.
6.08pm
7′ – Morata tries from afar
Long range shot from Morata, weak conclusion, Livakovic stretches to his left and blocks it to the ground without difficulty.
6.06pm
5′ – Pedri loses the moment
Pedri loses the moment on Fabián Ruiz’s through pass, Livakovic takes the low ball into his own.
6.04pm
3′ – Morata anticipated
Morato anticipated by Livakovic. Spain on the attack.
6.01pm
1′ – Kick-off, Spain-Croatia begins
Parties. Off to Spain-Croatia.
6.01pm
All ready for kick-off
Everything is ready for the kick-off of Spain-Croatia.
5.57pm
The Royal March
The Spanish Marcha Real is listened to in a solemn manner by the Spain players.
5.56pm
Croatian anthem
Croatian anthem sung at the top of their lungs by the fans at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
5.55pm
A roar welcomes Spain and Croatia
A roar welcomes Spain and Croatia as they enter the pitch at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
5.51pm
Spain and Croatia ready to enter the field
Spain and Croatia are ready to enter the field. Palpable tension in the locker room tunnel.
5.50pm
The anticipation for Italy-Albania is growing
Spain-Croatia kicks off in ten minutes, but the countdown for Italy-Albania has already begun (FOLLOW THE LIVE).
5.40pm
Everything is ready for the kick-off of Spain-Croatia
Once the warm-up is over, Spain and Croatia are ready to take the field. At 6pm kick-off of the match valid for the first day of group B of Euro 2024.
5.35pm
Spain, Yamal in history: the youngest ever at the European Championships
At 16 years and 338 days, Spaniard Lamine Yamal is the youngest footballer to play a match at the European Championships. Source: Opta.
5.33pm
Euro 2024, updated groups and rankings
Euro 2024, days and updated rankings (SEE THE UPDATED GROUPS AND RANKINGS).
5.29pm
Euro 2024, the calendar
Euro 2024 is preparing to experience its third match with Spain-Croatia (THE COMPLETE CALENDAR).
5.28pm
Modric: “Great atmosphere, like at the 2006 World Cup”
Modric on Rai: “There will be a great atmosphere like in the 2006 World Cup. We want to get off to a good start to secure passage to the round of 16”.
5.24pm
Spain-Croatia, curiosities
Spain and Croatia face each other at the European Championships for the fourth consecutive edition: it is only the second time this has happened, after Spain and Italy faced each other in four consecutive tournaments from 2008 to 2020 (and will meet fifth at EURO 2024). Spain have won two of the three previous meetings (1-0, 2012 group stage; 5-3 aet, 2020 round of 16), while Croatia won the other (2-1, 2016 group stage). (ALL THE PRE-MATCH CURIOSITIES).
5.21pm
Prevalence of Croatian fans at the Olympiastadion
Two thirds of the fans at Berlin’s Olympiastadion are Croatian. The colors of the red and white checkered flags guarantee a spectacular view.
5.20pm
Applause for Spain
And applause for Spain too. Italy interested spectator of the first match valid for group B of Euro 2024.
5.16pm
Croatia on the pitch for the warm-up
The fans applaud Croatia, on the pitch for the pre-match warm-up.
5.11pm
The official lineups of Spain and Croatia
Spain-Croatia, the official lineups.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Nacho, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Nico Williams. CT: De La Fuente.
CROATIA (4-3-1-2): Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic, Majer, Brozovic; Kramaric, Budimir. CT: Dalic.
5pm
Spain-Croatia, it’s almost time to start
Everything is ready at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, which is ready to host the first match of Group B of Euro 2024 between Spain and Croatia: kick-off at 6pm.
