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Spain Seek Perfect Group Run Against Italy in Bern

Montse Tomé has retooled her defense to safeguard players on yellow-card watch as Spain seeks a flawless group-stage run.

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Patri Guijarro celebrando el gol ante Italia.
La centrocampista española Alexia Putellas (c) celebra junto a sus compañeras tras marcar el 6-2 durante el partido de la segunda jornada de la fase de grupos de la Eurocopa 2025 entre la selección de España y la selección de Bélgica, este lunes en el Stockhorn Arena en Thun, Suiza.
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Overview

  • A draw against Italy will secure Spain’s place as Group B winners and cap an unbeaten group stage.
  • Italy must avoid defeat to reach the quarterfinals and needs a victory to overtake Spain for top spot.
  • Coach Montse Tomé is considering defensive changes to protect Laia Aleixandri and Ona Batlle, who are one booking from suspension.
  • Midfielder Aitana Bonmatí and goalkeeper Cata Coll have returned to full fitness after recovering from viral meningitis and tonsillitis.
  • Spain’s 11 goals from two matches leave them just two goals shy of England’s record 14 group-stage goals in Euro history.