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Spain Under-21s Secure Quarterfinal Spot with 1-1 Draw Against Italy

Santi Denia rotated his squad heavily to rest starters ahead of a quarterfinal against the Group B runner-up

Jesús Rodríguez, durante el parido de ayer. |  Efe
Jesús Rodríguez celebra su gol con la selección española Sub-21 ante Italia en el Europeo
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Overview

  • Jesús Rodríguez broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute and Italy’s Niccolò Pisilli equalized six minutes later to finish the match 1-1.
  • Only Marc Pubill was retained from the previous starting eleven as Spain made ten changes after already sealing qualification.
  • Goalkeeper Pablo Cuñat debuted for La Rojita and produced several key saves before conceding the equalizer.
  • After ceding control in the first half, Spain dominated possession and created multiple scoring chances in the second period.
  • Spain will face the Group B runner-up, which could be England or Germany, for a place in the semifinals.