Analysis of football matches on June 17: European Youth Championship-Spain U21 VS Italy U21

009 European Youth Championship Spain U21VS Italy U21

Game Background: This is a key match in Group A of the 2025 U21 European Cup, and the game time is 03:00 on June 18, 2025. Currently, the two teams have won both group stages in the first two rounds, and Spain U21 is temporarily ranked first in the group due to his goal difference. This game is crucial to the competition for the top spot in the group.

Home Team Spain U21: Spain U21 has 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 European and Youth qualifiers, strong offensive firepower, and averaged 2.4 goals per game, but there are certain problems on the defensive end. The defensive performance in the first two games was not stable enough, and he lost defender Gerald Martin, and his defense strength was damaged. Spain U21 continues the passing and control system of the adult team, emphasizing short pass penetration and ground cooperation, and breaks down the opponent's defense line through patient transmission. Offense relies on precise ground cooperation to create opportunities in the penalty area, and also rely on players' personal breakthroughs and shooting ability. Active counter-attacks are actively used when defending, but excessive reliance on ball control can easily lead to low offensive efficiency and may be in trouble when facing intensive defense.

Go to Italy U21: Italy U21 has 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, with excellent defense and conceded only 1 goal, showing a typical Italian-style solid defense. The main lineup is currently neat and there are no important injuries. The Italian U21 is good at defensive counterattacks, adopts chain defense, pays attention to overall defense, has strong tactical discipline, uses a tight defense line and effective interception to limit opponents' offense, and through quick conversions, relying on crossings, crossings and efficient shooters to seize counterattack opportunities, but is relatively weak in ball control and is prone to make mistakes when facing high-level pressing.

optimistic about the home team