F. Ruiz scores a solo goal to increase the lead.

* PRE-MATCH ANALYSIS

The Spanish team arrives EURO In 2024, the team is undergoing a significant rejuvenation, with coach De la Fuente having many players under 23 years old such as Nico Williams and Fermin Lopez (21 years old), or Alex Baena (22 years old)... and especially the prodigy. Lamine Yamal - If he plays, he will set a record for the youngest player in EURO history at 16 years and 338 days old.

Yamal will make EURO history if he plays tonight.

Spain's objective will undoubtedly remain to win their fourth European Championship title in history. They had an impressive warm-up with emphatic victories of 5-0 against Andorra and 5-1 against Northern Ireland, and previously a 3-3 draw against Brazil.

However, heading into the match that kicks off at 11 PM today, June 15th, coach De la Fuente will be without the services of center-back Laporte, leaving considerable concern for their defense, which is already their weakest point (only keeping a clean sheet in 1 of their last 6 matches) with average players like Robin Le Normand partnering Nacho in the center of defense.

Veteran Luka Modric is the maestro of the Croatian national team.

La Roja's strength will lie in their midfield and attack, with impressive names like midfielders Rodri, Nico Williams, Yamal, and striker Alvaro Morata. But finding a balance between attack and defense will be a difficult challenge for coach De la Fuente.

That will be the deciding factor in this afternoon's match, as the "Bulls'" opponent will be the veteran Croatian team, "juex," with many experienced stars, led by the veteran Luka Modric, who understands Spanish football very well from his time at Real Madrid.

In what could be his last major tournament, Luka Modric They will be protected and supported by a team of "veteran guards" with over 50 caps for the Croatian national team such as Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic, Kramatic… along with rising young talents like Gvardiol.

In the tense battle of Group B, the result of the opening match will greatly determine the chances of advancing from the group stage. Therefore, the clash between Spain and Croatia will be as crucial as a final. There will be no room for compromise.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vck-euro-2024-tay-ban-nha-croatia-diem-lich-su-cua-modric-va-yamal-185240615212734482.htm