Spain Start Euro 2024 in Style with Victory against Albania

Early Goal Gives Spain the Advantage

Torres Strikes Again for Spain

Spain began their Euro 2024 campaign with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Albania in Dusseldorf. An early goal from Ferran Torres proved to be the difference between the two sides, as Spain extended their unbeaten run at the European Championships to 10 matches.

Despite the absence of several key players, Spain started the match brightly and took the lead after just 12 minutes. Torres, who scored the winning goal in the previous edition of the tournament, got on the end of a low cross from Jordi Alba and slotted the ball past the Albanian goalkeeper.

Albania had a few chances to level the score but failed to find the back of the net. Spain, on the other hand, controlled the match for large periods and could have added to their tally in the second half. However, they were content to see out the win and secure their place at the top of Group E.

Conclusion

Spain's victory over Albania was a solid start to their Euro 2024 campaign. With the likes of Pedri and Gavi still to come into the side, they will be confident of going all the way in this tournament. Albania, on the other hand, will need to improve their attacking play if they are to challenge for a place in the knockout stages.