⚽UEFA EURO 2020 Discussion Thread | Winner: ITALY!

[mitchr4]

Yes, I agree, if you compare the games between Spain and Italy, I'm more sure that Italy has a bigger chance
As I said before most of Spain's wins were in extra time and penalties so if spain can draw then the chance is 50:50

Yes, Spain benefited from extra time and penalties. The only goal they got was from the touch of a Swiss player and there was no pure goal from Spain. Honestly, I can't predict Spain will win against Italy because if we look at the match, Spain doesn't have a chance to going further.

[AndySt]

Yes, I agree, if you compare the games between Spain and Italy, I'm more sure that Italy has a bigger chance
As I said before most of Spain's wins were in extra time and penalties so if spain can draw then the chance is 50:50

Yes, Spain benefited from extra time and penalties. The only goal they got was from the touch of a Swiss player and there was no pure goal from Spain. Honestly, I can't predict Spain will win against Italy because if we look at the match, Spain doesn't have a chance to going further.

There are always chances, especially when the tournament fate is decided by a single match, the example of Switzerland, which first knocked out the world champions from France, and then made the not the weakest Spanish team sweat clearly shows this. Although I agree that according to the past matches and results, Italy looks clearly preferable, but I would not say that Belgium did not have any chances at all in the match against Italy. The chances were very good. It will be interesting to see the Italian national team when, according to the most likely scenario, Spain will take control of the ball and will not give up control of the entire game.

[Ratash]

I expect Spain to win over Switzerland. But I understand Switzerland is a great team. They can win, anything can happen before the game ends.

Spain won the match today and they go to the next stage, it is as you expected.  
But remember that Switzerland played quite well today, even the match lasted till the penalty shootout. The two goals today made by Switzerland players, I think Switzerland was unlucky today. They made 1 own goal and got 1 red card. If there was no own goal, Switzerland can defeat Spain today. This means although Spain is a bigger team but no guarantee to win easily.

Yes switzerland performance was quite well especially in last two games they managed a comeback in both which is why it was impressive its a euro not to forget for them as for spain they should find a solution to their defensive issues because they will face a really strong team like italy and judging from today game they are the closest to win the title.

[Coyster]

Yes, Spain benefited from extra time and penalties. The only goal they got was from the touch of a Swiss player and there was no pure goal from Spain. Honestly, I can't predict Spain will win against Italy because if we look at the match, Spain doesn't have a chance to going further.

Whilst you might be correct, football isn't analysed that way, the fact that Spain prolly didn't have an excellent game today against Switzerland doesn't mean they can't win Italy, managers use different strategies depending on the opponents, I'm pretty sure Luiz Enrique will come into that game with a different gameplan from today. Having said that, the Swiss are also a strong side, and any team that gets to this QF stage, are definitely not pushovers and you wouldn't expect teams to be blowing away their opponents at this stage just like that, and that will remain the case till the tournament is over, games are going to be tight and filled with twists and turns.

[DIA7]

I was hoping for Belgium to win, but Italy won, the match was good and I think that if Belgium opened the scoring they had every chance to win.
Now we are waiting for an excellent semi-final Italy - Spain, at the moment Italy looks like the favorite in this confrontation. Hopefully we'll see a lot of goals here.

What a match between Belgium and Italy some epic first half so many chances and so many goals. Didnt expect both teams to play that opened but expected both teams to score. If Italy plays like this Spain dosent stand a chance in that match

The match was entertaining enough but we can say that Italy defense was phenomenal, Man When you have a player like Chiellini in your squad you have the head of a defensive system, you just have to use it well. and Italy has gold in its back line represented by Giorgio, so why should it explore and search.
Chiellini doesn't just fight, but teaches you how to fight and take your right into your own hands..and caught him with Spinazzola when he was thwarted by Romelu's exciting opportunity ,as if he was saying to him that's how you are men, or else not. Chiellini is a smart and too experienced player he can provoke you with the simplest thing and you can't anger him. his interventions are all timed and correct, excellent in pairs, and one of the masters of defense in Italy for a long time.

[Luzin]

Thrilling match. But I like Spain he has the ball, almost 970 passes with 90% accuracy is beautiful. Although I was sad when they lost 0-1. But lucky they have a strong mentality they are able to make the score draw until 120 minutes. Congratulations Spain you won the penalty, and you became the most successful penalty specialist.

For Switzerland I am not wrong, their initial prediction will make it difficult for Spain to happen earlier. Next Spain vs Italy, it's difficult but I'm still looking forward to Spain.

[Sithara007]

Yes, I agree, if you compare the games between Spain and Italy, I'm more sure that Italy has a bigger chance
As I said before most of Spain's wins were in extra time and penalties so if spain can draw then the chance is 50:50

Yes, Spain benefited from extra time and penalties. The only goal they got was from the touch of a Swiss player and there was no pure goal from Spain. Honestly, I can't predict Spain will win against Italy because if we look at the match, Spain doesn't have a chance to going further.

Both the teams have fielded inexperienced players this time. In case of Spain, their defense is strong, while for Italy their attack is looking good. Actually I was expecting Belgium to go down against Italy. From the past few matches, it was clear that Lukaku was not passing on the ball. Pass accuracy of the Belgium players was also much lower than that from Italy (83% vs 88%). The semifinal match between Spain and Italy is going to be interesting, because it is going to be a clash between two teams of almost equal strength.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I would like to recognize the effort that Switzerland made when facing Spain, historically Spain has more soccer strength and Switzerland almost had the opportunity to take them out, on penalties what sometimes influences the most is not only technique, but good luck, (but remember what what Roberto Baggio did in the final of Brazil vs Italy in the final of 94) in any case it is not bad that Spain advances, however I do not share the decision of Luis Enrique not to have led the squad with the players who do the same in the Real Madrid, On the other hand Italy never disappoints, Belgium represented for me one of the toughest teams in the EURO.

[MAAManda]

I was hoping for Belgium to win, but Italy won, the match was good and I think that if Belgium opened the scoring they had every chance to win.

The match between Belgium Vs Italy was only interesting in the first half, I picked Belgium on my bet, and Lukaku's goal in the first half, I hope they can make FT a draw like any other. after the second half started everyone was bored, not even 1 goal was created. I think the match between Czech Republic Vs Denmark will be interesting, Match between 2 Underdogs

[Iranus]

Thrilling match. But I like Spain he has the ball, almost 970 passes with 90% accuracy is beautiful. Although I was sad when they lost 0-1. But lucky they have a strong mentality they are able to make the score draw until 120 minutes. Congratulations Spain you won the penalty, and you became the most successful penalty specialist.

For Switzerland I am not wrong, their initial prediction will make it difficult for Spain to happen earlier. Next Spain vs Italy, it's difficult but I'm still looking forward to Spain.

Spain deserves this win. If Switzerland had won, it would have been unfair. Because of ball possession, Spain 72% and Switzerland was only 28%. On the other hand, Spain had made 28 shots and Switzerland had made only 8. Spain made 8 on-target shots and Switzerland made only 2. Spain played just great.

[FIFA worldcup]

I was hoping for Belgium to win, but Italy won, the match was good and I think that if Belgium opened the scoring they had every chance to win.
Now we are waiting for an excellent semi-final Italy - Spain, at the moment Italy looks like the favorite in this confrontation. Hopefully we'll see a lot of goals here.

To tell you the truth i wanted Italy to win this match. Although Belgium were strong team on papers but on the day Italy was lucky to win the quarterfinal.

They would have a tough competition with Italy in the Semi-finals and it will not be an easy game for them.

[onecall123]

I was hoping for Belgium to win, but Italy won, the match was good and I think that if Belgium opened the scoring they had every chance to win.
Now we are waiting for an excellent semi-final Italy - Spain, at the moment Italy looks like the favorite in this confrontation. Hopefully we'll see a lot of goals here.

To tell you the truth i wanted Italy to win this match. Although Belgium were strong team on papers but on the day Italy was lucky to win the quarterfinal.

They would have a tough competition with Italy in the Semi-finals and it will not be an easy game for them.

The match between Italy and Belgium will carry the trophy. Both team given everything, but it turned out another disappointing tournament for Belgium. The best thing about Italy is their team work chances of them lifting this EURO trophy. Italy proceed to the EURO 2020 semi-final, only two additional successes to go.

[kassex]

As predicted, Italy won Belgium. Italy at Euro21 looks very well prepared and better than other teams. This was evident from the first games. I think Italy will play in the final. The second team will most likely be Denmark. I really like this team.

[YOSHIE]

Today at:23.00, Czech Republic vs Denmark, I have a good feeling for Denmark, tomorrow at:2.00 Ukraine vs England, also have a good feeling towards England this time.

My hunch said yesterday that Spain met Italy, it's proven, I have the same thing that will happen, England will meet Denmark, we'll see the results later at: 23.00 and at: 2.00, hopefully I will lead in the Quarter finals this.

[gabbie2010]

I was hoping for Belgium to win, but Italy won, the match was good and I think that if Belgium opened the scoring they had every chance to win.
Now we are waiting for an excellent semi-final Italy - Spain, at the moment Italy looks like the favorite in this confrontation. Hopefully we'll see a lot of goals here.

To tell you the truth i wanted Italy to win this match. Although Belgium were strong team on papers but on the day Italy was lucky to win the quarterfinal.

They would have a tough competition with Italy in the Semi-finals and it will not be an easy game for them.

The match between Italy and Belgium will carry the trophy. Both team given everything, but it turned out another disappointing tournament for Belgium. The best thing about Italy is their team work chances of them lifting this EURO trophy. Italy proceed to the EURO 2020 semi-final, only two additional successes to go.

Both teams played excellent football however it's a pity one had to leave Italy had been on top of their game having gone unbeaten in their last 32 games this is also their 12 consecutive wins I am tipping them to reach the finals of the tournament, they have a very complete team with a  good goalkeeper and players like Spinazzola, Insigne, aged and experience defender Chiellini I don't think Spain who had not been impressive will posses any threat or challenge to them when they meet in the semi-final.

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

Do you think of a secret weapon of Italy, a former bank staff, Gianni Vio?

Italy’s secret weapon is Gianni Vio, a former banker who created the 4,830 set-piece routine for Euro 2020.
He has many weird, creative set-piece routines for Italian players.

Italy won and have a rejected goal from Bonucci. It is a correct decision from referee as it is an offside goal but it is unlucky for Italy and Bonucci. It proves that Vio trainings for Italy players are very well with set-piece routines.

Both teams played excellent football however it's a pity one had to leave Italy had been on top of their game having gone unbeaten in their last 32 games this is also their 12 consecutive wins I am tipping them to reach the finals of the tournament, they have a very complete team with a  good goalkeeper and players like Spinazzola, Insigne, aged and experience defender Chiellini I don't think Spain who had not been impressive will posses any threat or challenge to them when they meet in the semi-final.

Italy prolong their unbeaten record but the final result and how they control the match is very impressive. I thought I was watching Spain, not Italy.

Congratulations Italian boys.

[3meek]

I think the Italians will win the final! They are objectively stronger than the other teams... The English can't win them for sure!

It will be interesting to see how Ukraine plays against England today...
I don't doubt about Denmark!

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

I think the Italians will win the final! They are objectively stronger than the other teams... The English can't win them for sure!

Nothing can be sure in soccer.

Italy dominated the match like France did in World Cup 2018 against Arghentina and like Spain 4 or 6 years ago. I can not believe in my eyes that it is Italy. More impressive to know they don't have any super stars in the squad. Maybe it is how they are an united team, not like France.

It seems only two big opponents left for Italy, Spain in semi final and England in the final.

[hahay]

I think the Italians will win the final! They are objectively stronger than the other teams... The English can't win them for sure!

It will be interesting to see how Ukraine plays against England today...
I don't doubt about Denmark!

Since the beginning before the tournament even started I even considered Italy will reach the final, and so far Italy is still very convincing and only against Austria have I disappointed.

Regarding Czech vs Denmark, I personally still believe that both teams have the same chance of winning, but since the Czechs had previously beaten the Netherlands, I think maybe the Czechs can maintain that and continue to play aggressively against Denmark. I think it will be an exciting match maybe it will also have the same atmosphere as when Denmark beat Russia.

[joker_josue]

Today we will certainly have two more good matches:

Czech Republic vs Denmark
Both teams are showing good football, it should be an excellent match. I believe Denmark should win the game.

Ukraine vs England
England will play their first away game, we'll see how they play. Although Ukraine are a difficult team to beat, I think England will win the game.