Spain Overcome Croatia in Euro 2020 Thriller
Epic Encounter Adds to Rivalry's Rich History
Croatia's Early Lead Not Enough to Stop Spain's Advance
WEB Croatia and Spain have served up plenty of dramatic encounters over the years, and their latest clash at Euro 2020 proved to be no exception. In a match that ebbed and flowed from start to finish, Spain ultimately emerged victorious with a 5-3 scoreline to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Croatia took an early lead through an own goal from Pedri, but Spain responded with goals from Pablo Sarabia and Cesar Azpilicueta to turn the match in their favor. Croatia showed resilience by equalizing through Mislav Orsic and Mario Pasalic, but Spain proved too strong in the end. Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal added goals for the Spaniards to seal a hard-fought victory.
The result adds another chapter to the storied rivalry between these two nations. Croatia and Spain have faced each other 11 times in major tournaments, with Spain holding a slight edge with six wins to Croatia's four. This latest encounter will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most entertaining and dramatic in their long history.
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