Spain vs Croatia: Spain Crush Croatia in Euros Opener

Spain made a stunning start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a commanding 3-0 victory over Croatia

The match saw Lamine Yamal etch his name in history as the youngest player ever to compete in the Euros

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Morata opened scoring, netting his 7th Euros goal, placing him joint-third on all-time list alongside Alan Shearer and Antoine Griezmann.

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Croatia continued to create chances, with Josko Gvardiol’s cross narrowly missing both Ante Budimir and the far post.

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Spain’s clean sheet capped off a flawless performance, underscoring their potential as serious contenders in Euro 2024.

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