Spain's 1-0 win over Italy is the BEST performance yet of EURO 2024 by far! - Craig Burley | ESPN FC

Today on ESPN FC, Alejandro Moreno, Alex Kirkland, Don Hutchison and Craig Burley discuss just how impressive Spain's 1-0 win over Italy in UEFA EURO 2024 was.

[nextReanimation]

German here, we are already afraid of the probable matchup with Spain in the Quarter Final. There are actually people arguing we should lose to Switzerland to dodge Spain. Tells you a lot of how strong Spain is valued

[elpresidente]

Regardless if Spain win the tournament or not. Spain are playing beautiful football

[theblaugranainsider]

The Spain-Scotland game Craig is talking about was from a year ago, with a 11 which didn't have Unai Simon, their 2 center backs, starting full backs, Pedri, Ruiz, Nico Williams, Yamal or Morata. Not an ideal reflection of who Spain are.

[davidpereira]

Spain and Germany are the only team that has played well so far… period.

[Ryan-pwrt]

Spain along with Germany have arguably been the best teams so far

[olaak]

ESPN out here criticizing Spain when Spain the only team that has played played a big team in Croatia and Italy, except France that played Netherlands today

[gslang]

They always hate on Spain. They acting like Italy is a bad team and cant defend. Simon is a good keeper. Spain has the two best wins and they acting like were in Englands or Portugals group instead.

[Triple_X_X]

Frank swiftly slipped in England like we wouldn't notice 💀😂

[stavroshadjiyiannis]

Craig says that Spain start well and then someone thrashes them. Who was the last to thrash them? Last 3 times they went out on penalties.

[wizkid]

If Spain can finish all their chances well then they are good to go, cus i don't see them struggling creating chance. If those xGs are converted, God then we have a show. Nigerian supporting Spain. Let's go Spain ❤️

[juanperezpaniagua]

Italy and croatia ( former world cup semifinalist and euro champions) are a joke, but hungary scotland and england are world beaters lol

[clarencegaultieri]

This spain looked like 2012 version . If they continue this play no one stopping them

[Eltoro]

They've played two top 10 ranked teams in the world in the group of death and not getting credit? No other team has had this tough of a draw so far...

[fern]

ESPN has a grudge against Iberia (Spain & Portugal). It seems they have a hard time ever praising anything these selections do well in and instead focus any negative they can find. Example the game Portugal played they won, had over 70% possession, 7 to 1 shots on goal and they're title was "Did Portugal Deserve To Win?". Clowns.

[totalbodyperformancefitnes]

Spain beats Italy and Croatia and they say let's not get overhyped. Meanwhile Germany has beaten 2 teams that will be very lucky to qualify the next World Cup.

Spain has lost games in the past that brings them down. Meanwhile Germany has lost in the first round the last 2 world cups, loses this year against the likes of Japan at home.

Beat England to really rank them? What a joke. England??? It's unbelievable how much these guys love to bring the English into comparisons. A team that has proven 0 in my lifetime.

[kevin.lopez.]

It's interesting to see comments about Spain needing to prove themselves against "strong" teams like England, France, or Germany. Let's not forget that Spain has been consistently impressive in recent years, winning the UEFA Nations League and demonstrating strong performances in the Euro qualifiers. Meanwhile, England, often touted as a favorite, has not won a major title since 1966. Spain's recent victories over Italy and Croatia show their current form is solid. Perhaps it's time to recognize Spain's capabilities and not dismiss their potential based on outdated perceptions.

[walterargueta]

If Spain beats Croatia is because Croatian players are old and can’t play anymore, if Spain beats Italy dominating the entire game is because Italy are so bad and don’t have any world class players. What a bunch of excuses. But before they call it the group of death.

[moustaphamoussabouh]

Spain were incredible. Best football of the tournament

[Triple_X_X]

Look at them, so scared to see Spain rise again 😂

[manuelrodriguez]

Craig " They meet their match & get spanked" When??? We lost to Morocco on penalties... We won the Nations League & lost previous final to France (Referee assisted Mpabbe goal) Lost last Euro Semi Final to Italy on penalties... What's he talking about? When do we get SPANKED?? 🤔