Spain takes the pass for the round of 16 of Euro 2020. And it does so by responding as best as possible to the criticisms that rained in the week after the abstinence from victories before the “direct clash” with Slovakia in the group. The two points collected before today’s five put the Iberians at risk for the continuation of the tournament, but the Red Furies responded as best they could. Also thanks to the return of Busquets in the middle of the field and the choice of Sarabia forward.
The start of the match is immediately full of emotions, but not all positive for the Iberians as the result would suggest. At 12 ‘the penalty won by Koke Morata kicks him, but Dubravka is reactive on the shot (at half height) and saves his team. The goalkeeper, however, is unlucky in the 30th minute when he becomes the side with which the ball, kicked by Sarabia on the crossbar, bounces to enter his own goal. The 0-2 arrives before the interval signed by Laporte, then Slovakia makes harakiri in the second half. Sarabia, City talent Ferran Torres and an own goal from Kucka close the game. Spain in the second round of 16 – he will face Croatia – and mission accomplished by Luis Henrique. Slovakia is out of Euro 2020.