‘Baby Spain’ ends Italy’s world record 37-game unbeaten run
Spain got their revenge three months after losing the Euros 2021 semifinal to Italy in a penalty-kick shootout.
La Roja got the better of the European champions in a UEFA Nations League semifinal with a 2-1 win in Italy at the San Siro.
The Azzurri’s unbeaten run came to an end at 37 matches.
It had been over two years since their last loss which was a 1-0 defeat to Portugal on September 10, 2018. The streak included all senior national team matches from every official competition, including friendlies.
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After missing out on the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, head coach Roberto Mancini led his country to the world record of consecutive matches without a loss after playing 37 games with 28 wins and 9 draws scoring 93 goals and conceding 12 before the loss to Spain.
Ferran Torres’ brace ensured Spain got a sweet revenge over the 10-man Italy and punch their ticket to Sunday’s final, where they will face either Belgium or France.
