Albania vs Spain: Euro 2024 - LIVE!

24 Jun 2024

Albania Vs Spain LIVE! Euro 2024 Updates

Sylvinho's team needs to earn points against La Roja for the first time ever if they want to have any hope of advancing to the next round.

Even though the Spanish national team is in first place and has a less challenging opponent in the first knockout round locked in, Albania is still battling to stay alive in the Euro 2024 tournament. Their last-minute goal to draw against Croatia keeps their hopes alive as they continue to fight for a spot in the next round from Group B.

Spain is anticipated to make significant changes, with players such as Alvaro Morata, Lamine Yamal, and Nico Williams all likely to be given a break. Rodri is unable to play due to suspension, so he will not participate in the game. This opens up opportunities for other players like Mikel Oyarzabal, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jesus Navas, and potentially David Raya to be included in the lineup.

However, Albania is facing a tough challenge. They need to win in order to have a good chance of advancing, as having only two points is not a secure position. In the past, they have played against La Roja eight times and lost every match. Tonight's game is a perfect opportunity for them to break this pattern. Stay updated on the game by following our live match blog below.

Updates from the most recent match between Albania and Spain

Torres Scores At An Incredible Rate

The difference between the two teams was Ferran Torres's 20th goal for Spain in only 44 games.

This player is scoring at a remarkable rate, especially considering they are not a traditional center forward but rather a winger.

Albania 0-1 Spain: A Match Recap

At the halfway point in Dusseldorf, Spain is winning 1-0. They could be leading by a larger margin of three or four goals if they had capitalized on their opportunities.

Exciting news for Albania as they have managed to limit the score. Sylvinho's team needs to make a comeback and secure a win to stay in the competition.

Spain Leads Albania With A Goal At 45'

Beautiful shot by Asllani, who hits it just right, but Raya is up to the challenge and deflects it. Albania is in a much better position now.

Joselu misses the target on his attempt at the opposite side.

Spain Leads Albania 1-0 At 44'

These missed opportunities are adding up! Merino is the most recent player to shoot the ball over the goal post after a pass from Grimaldo.

Albania Loses To Spain | 41'

Amazing pass from Bayer Leverkusen's Grimaldo. Torres tries to score at the far post but his header goes over the goal.

Great opportunity for Spain. There should be two chances, actually.

Spain Edges Out Albania With 39' Goal

Strange moment as Raya - recognized for his excellent passing skills - unexpectedly strikes the ball directly into Laporte. It rebounds and he manages to luckily retrieve it before it results in a corner for Albania.

Awful kick from Raya. No consequences.

Albania 0-1 Spain At 36 Minutes

Incredible defensive move by Djimsiti, preventing a goal. Olmo tries to enter the penalty area, but the defender stops him with their strong defending.

Albania would have been losing 2-0 if he didn't step in.

From the following corner kick, Olmo takes a shot from a distance, but the ball narrowly misses the goal.

Spain Leads 1-0 Against Albania In 34th Minute

Spain has a great sense of spacing on the field, with either Grimaldo or Navas often positioned freely along the sidelines.

Joselu was able to break through the defense and reach the edge of the pitch. However, being a striker, it was expected that his cross would not find its target and instead went over the 18-yard box where only Albanian defenders were present.