Day 11 | Albania vs Spain | Croatia vs Italy

[top1whoisman]

Both matches kick off at 20:00 BST.

 

[top1whoisman]

 

[top1whoisman]

 

[90 + 5min]

Spain changed whole team. Good that everbody gets some minutes now. Good for their group.

 

[massi83]

Good changes from Spalletti. Frattesi has been terrible and Scamacca bad.

 

[calodo2003]

Which imatch of the two is the most intriguing today?

 

[top1whoisman]

Which imatch of the two is the most intriguing today?

Surely Croatia vs Italy. Both teams can clinch the second place with a win, one big footballing nation (in terms of success) will most likely exit the tournament.

 

[calodo2003]

Surely Croatia vs Italy. Both teams can clinch the second place with a win, one big footballing nation (in terms of success) will most likely exit the tournament.

Thanks. Haven't been able to keep up with the standings.

 

[massi83]

Surely Croatia vs Italy. Both teams can clinch the second place with a win, one big footballing nation (in terms of success) will most likely exit the tournament.

Italy will probably go through even with 2 goal defeat. And draw is enough for 2nd place for them

 

[top1whoisman]

Italy will probably go through even with 2 goal defeat. And draw is enough for 2nd place for them

True.

 

[Gabriel Djemba-Bebe]

How is Darmian still getting starts for Italy

 

[KC91]

How is Darmian still getting starts for Italy

Had one of his strongest seasons with Inter this year, also believe it’s a back 3, not back 4 like listed above

 

[The-Mezzala]

Don’t understand why the BBC dont just use James Horncastle as a pundit for Italy games. Knows the Italian game inside out. Surely offers more than Richards and Shearer

 

[Kirk lazarus]

Spain , when you've won the group after 2 games .

 

[Grinner]

Italy game has better pundit lineup. No idea who any of the lot doing the other game are. Still watching it though.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Italy game has better pundit lineup. No idea who any of the lot doing the other game are. Still watching it though.

Ellen White, Ashley Williams, know the other bloke but cannot think of his name.

 

[Grinner]

Ellen White, Ashley Williams, know the other bloke but cannot think of his name.

I've heard the name Ashley Williams but dunno what he did. Was it a Christmas album?

 

[Gabriel Djemba-Bebe]

Had one of his strongest seasons with Inter this year, also believe it’s a back 3, not back 4 like listed above

We know how limited he is even during his stronger spells. I'm surprised they don't have anyone better/younger.

 

[Ronaldo's ego]

Come on Croatia!

 

[Massive Spanner]

Which is the GOAT? This or Alles Les Blues?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I've heard the name Ashley Williams but dunno what he did. Was it a Christmas album?

Swansea City and Wales. He might sing as well, you never know.

 

[Grinner]

Croatian blackshirts seem apt

 

[Grinner]

Swansea City and Wales. He might sing as well, you never know.

Barely a footballer then...

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Barely a footballer then...

Not really.

 

[Andycoleno9]

5 central midfielders. Bloody hell, Dalic.

 

[Jaap]

Croatia to win - Albania to surprise Spain to snatch a draw.

 

[thisisnottaken1]

Which is the GOAT? This or Alles Les Blues?

I’d put La Marseillaise ahead.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Croatia to win - Albania to surprise Spain to snatch a draw.

I do hope so.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Which is the GOAT? This or Alles Les Blues?

Italy for me. But it is close.

 

[Kirk lazarus]

Belgiums group is set up for heartbreak . If they all finish on 4 points , 1 of them will go out with more points than a best 3rd placer .

 

[thisisnottaken1]

Great shot.

 

[Tom Van Persie]

Good save

 

[Andycoleno9]

Fulham will get excellent player if they buy Sucic.

 

[DJ_21]

Italy don’t look up for this game. Clearly gone defensive as there already 2nd. They’d beat Croatia comfortably with their usual 4-3-3 approach

 

[Andycoleno9]

Imagine that both teams need a point. That game would be fun.

 

[Ole'sgunnarwin]

Albania have a decent chance of going through with Spain resting so many. A win and they're definitely through

 

[Kirk lazarus]

Italy don’t look up for this game. Clearly gone defensive as there already 2nd. They’d beat Croatia comfortably with their usual 4-3-3 approach

I think they might've ditched because they know it won't beat Spain , so doubtful they win with it . Probably wise to try something else .

 

[VorZakone]

The last group games in the 2022 WC were great because #1 and #2 were at stake. Here, meh...#3 could still get you through.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Blimey, this is even worse. 4-6-0 formation. feck me.

 

[RedRocket9908]

Ferran Torres puts Spain in front