Selections from Spain and Italy face off for the second time in this Championship, this time in the euro 2012 final, having faced the 10th of June at the first meeting of the group stage , which exceeded first and second respectively as the other two teams in Group C members, Croatia and Ireland.
Spain reached the final after leaving in the lurch France in the quarter and Portugal in the semifinals. Italy comes after defeating England in the quarter and another favorite Germany in the semifinals.
Both teams have met 30 times. The first in 1920 at the Games in Antwerp, Spanish victory. Spain has won eight times, Italy won ten games and tied 12 times. In all these encounters, 11 were officers and 19 friendlies. Officers, 7 were in final stages of World and European Championships, and never beat Spain, without considering the elimination of Italy at Euro 2008, it was on penalties.
For this meeting, Vicente Del Bosque has summoned all available, just need to know the initial team that will bring the technical Salamanca. Could opt for the scheme has been used so far, either with a tip or relying born Cesc Fabregas. It could also, given the accumulated fatigue that some of their midfielders like Xavi and Silva, usher in Pedro Rodriguez, Jesus Navas or even Santi Cazorla.
As for Italy, must be checked as they arrive to the game after only two days off. The scheme will be the same, a 4-4-2, but with variations according to the fitness of their players. Maggio returns after his one-match ban against Germany, and the Rossoneri Abate, once passed his physical discomfort.
It will be a clash of the titans between the two teams finally have demonstrated greater reliability in the tournament. A Spain almost impregnable in his defensive play, true to his signature style of recent years, and an Italian team always effective, who can compete at all times, squeezing out the most of their resources are to be level, as has been shown to throughout history.
Possible Lineups:
Spain: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, and Peter.
Italy: Buffon; Abate or Maggio, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Pirlo, Marchisio, Montolivo, De Rossi, Balotelli and Cassano.
Spain-Italy, Euro 2012 Final, Sunday 1 July at 13:45 hours Ecuadorian arbitrated by the Portuguese Pedro Proenca.
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Spain reached the final after leaving in the lurch France in the quarter and Portugal in the semifinals. Italy comes after defeating England in the quarter and another favorite Germany in the semifinals.
Both teams have met 30 times. The first in 1920 at the Games in Antwerp, Spanish victory. Spain has won eight times, Italy won ten games and tied 12 times. In all these encounters, 11 were officers and 19 friendlies. Officers, 7 were in final stages of World and European Championships, and never beat Spain, without considering the elimination of Italy at Euro 2008, it was on penalties.
For this meeting, Vicente Del Bosque has summoned all available, just need to know the initial team that will bring the technical Salamanca. Could opt for the scheme has been used so far, either with a tip or relying born Cesc Fabregas. It could also, given the accumulated fatigue that some of their midfielders like Xavi and Silva, usher in Pedro Rodriguez, Jesus Navas or even Santi Cazorla.
As for Italy, must be checked as they arrive to the game after only two days off. The scheme will be the same, a 4-4-2, but with variations according to the fitness of their players. Maggio returns after his one-match ban against Germany, and the Rossoneri Abate, once passed his physical discomfort.
It will be a clash of the titans between the two teams finally have demonstrated greater reliability in the tournament. A Spain almost impregnable in his defensive play, true to his signature style of recent years, and an Italian team always effective, who can compete at all times, squeezing out the most of their resources are to be level, as has been shown to throughout history.
Possible Lineups:
Spain: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, and Peter.
Italy: Buffon; Abate or Maggio, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Pirlo, Marchisio, Montolivo, De Rossi, Balotelli and Cassano.
Spain-Italy, Euro 2012 Final, Sunday 1 July at 13:45 hours Ecuadorian arbitrated by the Portuguese Pedro Proenca.
Watch Euro 2012 Final: Spain vs Italy Live Stream Free TV Online here :