Group B Euro 2024: Spain, Croatia, and Italy create the ‘Group of Death’

Group B Euro 2024 lives up to its ‘Group of Death’ reputation, featuring Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Albania.

Group B Euro 2024: Spain, Italy, Croatia, Albania

Spain
Despite an early shocking loss to Scotland, Spain finished the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign strongly, winning all remaining seven matches, including a crucial rematch against Scotland to secure the top spot in their group.

Spain boasts a talented squad at Euro 2024, with Unai Simon guarding the goal, Rodri in midfield, and Alvaro Morata leading the attack. Additionally, rising star Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, along with Dani Olmo, Fabian Ruiz, and Nico Williams, all add to their strength.

However, Group B presents a massive challenge for Spain as they face Italy and Croatia. Despite their talented roster, Spain’s golden era is considered to have passed, making the competition for the top spot in Group B far from easy for Coach Luis de La Fuente’s squad.

Croatia
Euro 2024 represents the final chapter for Croatia’s golden generation, which has made waves globally, reaching the World Cup 2018 final in Russia and securing third place in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.

Croatia’s lineup for Euro 2024 is rated as very strong and competitive, featuring seasoned players like Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, and Marcelo Brozovic. Despite the absence of Ivan Perisic due to injury, additions like Josip Brekalo and other talents highlight Croatia’s balanced and complete squad.

Italy

Italy’s squad at Euro 2024 under the guidance of coach Luciano Spalletti is not to be underestimated, with talents such as Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nicolo Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Ciro Immobile. The return of players like Cristiano Biraghi and Gianluca Mancini strengthens the team.

However, few experts believe Azzurri can successfully defend their EURO title on German soil. While Italy’s current lineup is notable, their failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and struggles in the qualifiers, relying on tiebreakers to secure a spot over Ukraine, raise concerns.

Albania
Albania, in Group B of Euro 2024 alongside Spain, Italy, and Croatia, is considered the team with the least chance to advance. However, Albania has shown progress and surprises in recent international tournaments, proving they are not easy to beat.

Albania’s solid defense could be their asset as they make their second appearance at the UEFA European Championship, led by Brazilian legend Sylvinho as their head coach.

Group B Schedule – Euro 2024
15/6 23:00 B Spain vs Croatia
16/6 2:00 B Italy vs Albania
19/6 20:00 B Croatia vs Albania
21/6 2:00 B Spain vs Italy
25/6 2:00 B Croatia vs Italy
2:00 B Albania vs Spain