Spain entered the summer with a tougher schedule, facing Albania as the final adversary in the group stage of Euro 2024.
The final phase of Euro 2024 will see the Spanish national team attempting to lift the trophy for a fourth time in its history.
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Under the guidance of Luis de la Fuente, who stepped onto the La Roja bench after the departure of Luis Enrique following the 2022 World Cup, the squad aims to respond to a disappointing performance in the most recent major tournament, the World Cup in Qatar where they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Morocco.
Spain, with European titles in 1964, 2008, and 2012, secured their place in the summer competition by finishing first in qualifying, ahead of Scotland in the standings.
During the qualifying phase, marked by seven victories and a single defeat against Great Britain in group A, La Roja earned a draw on Saturday, December 2, as the teams for the championship in Germany were revealed.
The draw placed Albania, Croatia, and Italy, the defending champions, in Group B with Spain. Their tournament opener is set for June 15 in Berlin, where they will face Croatia under the leadership of Luka Modric. A clash that marks Modric’s high-profile return to the international stage as he renews his rivalry with Spain.
And then the standout moment from the drum four seed remains in memory as the challenge ahead for the Spaniards unfolds.
Italy, the team that has repeatedly disrupted Spain in recent European Championships, emerges as a key rival for La Roja in the group stage, a fact highlighted by SEFutbol and highlighted during the EurocopaRTVE broadcasts.
Judging from the expressions seen on the opposing bench, the path ahead is far from easy, but the challenge is part of the excitement that surrounds the Euro tournament.
How is the group shaping up for the national team? A look at the schedule shows a demanding but potentially rewarding run ahead.
— Teledeporte coverage provided insight into the thoughts surrounding the group draw and the upcoming campaign.
— Teledeporte coverage from December 2, 2023
Spain matches in Group B of Euro 2024: date, calendar and times
June 15: Spain vs. Croatia, Berlin
June 20: Spain vs. Italy, Gelsenkirchen
June 24: Albania vs. Spain, Dusseldorf