Last night, Spain and Italy faced off in a crucial match for the top spot in Group B. The encounter ended favorably for the Spaniards, who secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the "Azzurri."
This duel was followed with great interest by the Albanian national team. The Albanian squad watched this match closely to analyze their next opponent, which will be Spain. Interestingly, Sylvinho, the players, and all the Albanian fans found themselves cheering for Spain against Italy. The reason for this support is strategic: if Spain secured their qualification early, they might play with less pressure in the direct duel against Albania scheduled for Monday.
As is often the case, once a team has secured qualification for the next phase, the coach is inclined to rest key players to keep them fresh for the knockout stages. This scenario is expected with Spain, which motivates the Albanian players to give their all in the hope of securing a win and possibly qualifying, as the second place is still up for grabs.
Currently, Spain leads Group B with 6 points, Italy follows with 3 points, and both Albania and Croatia have 1 point each. In the third round of matches in Group B, Albania will face Spain, while Croatia and Italy will clash.