SEMI-SATIONAL!
It’s the final four! Welcome to Wembley for our live coverage of the first Euro 2020 semi-final between Italy and Spain.
Twenty-four hours ahead of England’s big night, two giants of the European game do battle for the first spot in Sunday’s showpiece.
Italy are favourites to reach the final, and have been ever since their campaign kicked-off against Turkey in Rome just over three weeks ago.
Roberto Mancini’s men have been magnificent, breaking records left, right and centre thanks to their newfound attacking tempo mixed with some classic defensive dark arts.
However, a long-term injury to one of their stars has cast a shadow over their success, and the Azzurri must now discover a way to progress without Leonardo Spinazzola rampaging up and down the left.
In stark contrast, little was expected of a Spanish squad in transition ahead of the tournament, and just one victory inside 90 minutes from their five games so far justifies their critics.
Yet La Roja are making a habit of finding a way to win when they need one most, and history shows that they’re not a nation for faltering once at the semi-final stage.
Indeed, if coach Luis Enrique can finally get Alvaro Morata firing up front, it could well be Spain ascending the Wembley steps at the weekend to lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy for a third time in 13 years
So stay with us for extensive build-up ahead of this evening’s action in London that will include team news, breaking stories and key stats.
