Italy and Spain to face each other in Euro 2020 semi-final

Both the countries from the same continent will have a clash at Wembley, in the semi-final match of Euro 2020 that commences on 7 July (Wednesday). The winners will move into the finals to face England or Denmark on 11 July (Sunday).

Both the sides are most successful at tournaments and reiterated mixed results in a number of big clashes over the years. Spain has the edge in head-to-head record against Italy. La Roja have won 12, drawn 12 and lost just nine of their matches against the Azzurri.

It was the World Cup 2018 that the two sides last met and Spain won with a 3-0 at the Bernabeu following a 1-1 draw at the Juventus Stadium. Those results would turn out to be crucial as Italy finished second in their group and then lost the qualifying play-off to Sweden.

Spain obviously had the superior head-to-head record. The stats are flipped on their head for tournament matches. On the other hand, the Italians have won four, drawn four and lost just one in World Cup and European Championship games against Spain.

The joint most successful team in the history of the European Championship is Spain and Germany. They won it in 1964 before achieving back-to-back crowns in 2008 and 2012. Italy won it once in 1968.