Albania vs Spain, 2024 European Championship, Group Stage
· UEFA European ChampionshipEuro 2024: Spain beat Albania to finish perfect group stage
Spain maintained their winning streak at Euro 2024 with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Albania on Monday to finish atop Group B with a perfect record of three wins and no goals conceded.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Corner, Albania. Conceded by Jesús Navas.
- 9': Foul by Martín Zubimendi (Spain).
- 9': Kristjan Asllani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Attempt saved. Mikel Merino (Spain) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jesús Navas with a cross.
- 12': Attempt missed. Joselu (Spain) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aymeric Laporte with a cross.
- 13': Goal! Albania 0, Spain 1. Ferran Torres (Spain) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dani Olmo with a through ball.
- 15': Foul by Mikel Merino (Spain).
- 15': Ylber Ramadani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Dani Vivian (Spain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Rey Manaj (Albania).
- 16': Foul by Mikel Merino (Spain).
- 16': Jasir Asani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Attempt missed. Dani Olmo (Spain) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
- 23': Foul by Martín Zubimendi (Spain).
- 23': Rey Manaj (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Dani Olmo (Spain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Kristjan Asllani (Albania).
- 25': Corner, Spain. Conceded by Iván Balliu.
- 26': Attempt missed. Dani Vivian (Spain) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
- 31': Offside, Spain. Mikel Oyarzabal is caught offside.
- 34': Corner, Spain. Conceded by Iván Balliu.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Dani Olmo (Spain) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesús Navas.
- 36': Corner, Spain. Conceded by Qazim Laçi.
- 41': Attempt missed. Ferran Torres (Spain) header from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Álex Grimaldo with a cross.
- 42': Foul by Mikel Merino (Spain).
- 42': Ylber Ramadani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Corner, Spain. Conceded by Arlind Ajeti.
- 44': Attempt missed. Mikel Merino (Spain) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Álex Grimaldo.
- 45': Attempt saved. Kristjan Asllani (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Joselu (Spain) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dani Olmo.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Albania 0, Spain 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Albania 0, Spain 1.
- 45': Substitution, Spain. Robin Le Normand replaces Aymeric Laporte.
- 47': Attempt missed. Joselu (Spain) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Álex Grimaldo with a cross.
- 48': Attempt saved. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mikel Merino with a through ball.
- 48': Foul by Mikel Merino (Spain).
- 48': Iván Balliu (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Attempt blocked. Kristjan Asllani (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jasir Asani.
- 50': Attempt missed. Dani Olmo (Spain) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the right following a fast break.
- 51': Ferran Torres (Spain) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Foul by Nedim Bajrami (Albania).
- 59': Substitution, Albania. Armando Broja replaces Rey Manaj.
- 61': Berat Djimsiti (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Joselu (Spain).
- 62': Substitution, Spain. Fermín López replaces Mikel Oyarzabal.
- 62': Offside, Albania. Nedim Bajrami is caught offside.
- 64': Armando Broja (Albania) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Mikel Merino (Spain).
- 64': Attempt saved. Armando Broja (Albania) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Kristjan Asllani with a through ball.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Kristjan Asllani (Albania) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ylber Ramadani.
- 65': Corner, Albania. Conceded by Dani Vivian.
- 66': Nedim Bajrami (Albania) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
- 66': Nedim Bajrami (Albania) is shown the yellow card.
- 67': Dangerous play by Ferran Torres (Spain).
- 67': Mario Mitaj (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Delay in match because of an injury Armando Broja (Albania).
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Attempt saved. Jasir Asani (Albania) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kristjan Asllani.
- 70': Corner, Spain. Conceded by Mario Mitaj.
- 70': Substitution, Albania. Medon Berisha replaces Qazim Laçi.
- 70': Substitution, Albania. Arbër Hoxha replaces Nedim Bajrami.
- 72': Substitution, Spain. Lamine Yamal replaces Ferran Torres.
- 72': Substitution, Spain. Álvaro Morata replaces Joselu.
- 73': Foul by Fermín López (Spain).
- 73': Kristjan Asllani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Fermín López (Spain) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 76': Offside, Spain. Álvaro Morata is caught offside.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Fermín López (Spain) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lamine Yamal.
- 77': Attempt missed. Kristjan Asllani (Albania) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Armando Broja.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Medon Berisha (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kristjan Asllani.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Dani Olmo (Spain) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Álex Grimaldo.
- 79': Corner, Spain. Conceded by Iván Balliu.
- 80': Attempt missed. Álvaro Morata (Spain) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Álex Grimaldo with a cross following a corner.
- 80': Arbër Hoxha (Albania) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 80': Foul by Martín Zubimendi (Spain).
- 81': Foul by Martín Zubimendi (Spain).
- 81': Kristjan Asllani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Substitution, Albania. Ernest Muçi replaces Jasir Asani.
- 83': Foul by Mario Mitaj (Albania).
- 83': Lamine Yamal (Spain) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 83': Attempt missed. Arbër Hoxha (Albania) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kristjan Asllani.
- 84': Substitution, Spain. Álex Baena replaces Dani Olmo.
- 87': Arbër Hoxha (Albania) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 87': Foul by Jesús Navas (Spain).
- 88': Fermín López (Spain) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Foul by Medon Berisha (Albania).
- 89': Medon Berisha (Albania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Armando Broja (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Dani Vivian (Spain).
- 90': Dani Vivian (Spain) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Foul by Robin Le Normand (Spain).
- 90'+1': Ylber Ramadani (Albania) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Berat Djimsiti (Albania) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kristjan Asllani with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Armando Broja (Albania) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Albania 0, Spain 1.
- 0': Match ends, Albania 0, Spain 1.
Statistics
 ESP |
ALB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 59 | Possession | 41 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 518 | Accurate Passes | 340 |
| 577 | Passes | 407 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 23 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 45 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 16 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 24 |
| 20 | Clearances | 24 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA European Championship
Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Attendance: 46,586
Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Attendance: 46,586
EURO Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Italy | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Croatia | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Albania | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Albania (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Thomas Strakosha (GK) |
| 6 | Berat Djimsiti |
| 5 | Arlind Ajeti |
| 3 | Mario Mitaj |
| 2 | Iván Balliu |
| 20 | Ylber Ramadani |
| 21 | Kristjan Asllani |
| 14 | Qazim Laçi |
| 7 | Rey Manaj |
| 10 | Nedim Bajrami  |
| 9 | Jasir Asani |
Spain (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Raya (GK) |
| 14 | Aymeric Laporte |
| 5 | Dani Vivian |
| 12 | Alejandro Grimaldo |
| 22 | Jesús Navas |
| 18 | Martín Zubimendi |
| 6 | Mikel Merino |
| 10 | Dani Olmo |
| 9 | Joselu |
| 21 | Mikel Oyarzabal |
| 11 | Ferran Torres |
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