Berlin: In their opening match of Euro 2024, Spain delivered an impressive performance, defeating Croatia 3-0 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Alvaro Morata opened the scoring in the 29th minute, marking his seventh goal in Euros history and joining the ranks of Alan Shearer and Antoine Griezmann on the all-time list. Shortly after, Fabian Ruiz added to Spain's lead with a superb individual goal.

The match also saw history being made as Lamine Yamal, at just 16 years and 338 days old, became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship. Yamal made a significant impact by assisting Dani Carvajal for Spain's third goal just before halftime, effectively securing the victory as a contest.

Despite Croatia's efforts, including a late penalty miss by Bruno Petkovic, Spain controlled the game with their trademark possession-based style. The victory reaffirmed Spain's credentials as contenders for a fourth European Championship title, while Croatia faced an uphill battle to progress from a tough Group B, which includes Albania and Italy.

Overall, Spain's performance showcased their efficiency and depth under coach Luis de la Fuente, highlighting their potential to excel in the tournament ahead. Agencies