UEFA EURO 2024: Croatia Fixtures and Results
Defending Champions Italy Face Croatia in Leipzig
The reigning European champions, Italy, will take on Croatia in Leipzig on Monday in a crucial Group B match. Both teams will be looking to get their campaigns off to a positive start after disappointing results in their opening fixtures.
Croatia Seek Redemption Against Italy
Croatia, who reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, will be eager to make amends for their 1-0 defeat to Austria in their first match. Despite dominating possession, Croatia struggled to create clear-cut chances and will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they are to get a result against Italy.
However, the Croatians will take confidence from their strong record against Italy. They have won four of their last five matches against the Azzurri, including a 1-0 victory in the group stage of the 2020 European Championship.
Italy Aim to Bounce Back
Italy, meanwhile, will be determined to bounce back from their disappointing 1-1 draw with Turkey in their opening match. The Italians dominated the game but were let down by poor finishing and a lack of creativity in the final third.
Manager Roberto Mancini will be hoping that his team can rediscover their scoring touch against Croatia. The Azzurri have a wealth of attacking talent at their disposal, including Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, and Lorenzo Insigne.
The match between Italy and Croatia promises to be a tight and competitive affair. Both teams have a lot of quality and will be desperate to get three points on the board.
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