Croatia v Italy LIVE: Reaction as last-gasp Zaccagni goal sends Azzurri through to Euro 2024 knockouts

Croatia 1-1 Italy: An equaliser with the final kick of the game sent the Azzurri through and likely knocks Croatia out

Young fan runs onto pitch for selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024

A dramatic added-time goal from Italy’s Mattia Zaccagni snatched a 1-1 draw with Croatia which was enough to earn them a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 and likely sends Croatia home.

After a goalless first half, Croatia’s Luka Modric had a penalty saved in the 54th minute but just 60 seconds later he smashed home a rebound after Gianluigi Donnarumma pulled off another fine save from Ante Budimir.

The goal brought defending champions Italy to life, and they pressed for the equaliser which would take them through and, with time running out, Zaccagni curled home a shot from distance to break Croatian hearts.

It meant Italy finish as Group B runners-up and will face Switzerland in the last 16, while Croatia are third on two points and must wait to see if they will progress as one of the best four third-placed finishers, although it is now unlikely.

Relive all the drama below:

Euro 2024: Croatia v Italy

• Italy snatch dramatic last-gasp equaliser to draw 1-1 with Croatia in the final game of Group B
• Mattia Zaccagni’s strike sent Italy through and likely eliminated Croatia
• Luka Modric had earlier missed a penalty then scored shortly after
• FULL-TIME! Croatia 1-1 Italy
• 90+8 - GOAL! Zaccagni scores with the final kick to save Italy and send them through (CRO 1-1 ITA)
• 55’ - GOAL! Modric immediately makes amend by smashing home at far post (CRO 1-0 ITA)
• 54’ - MISSED PENALTY! donnarumma brilliantly saves Modric spot-kick (CRO 0-0 ITA)
• RESULT: Already-qualified Spain beat Albania 1-0 in Group B’s other match

[24 June 2024 16:10 · Chris Wilson]

Team news

Neither side has picked up any known injuries from their second games, so Croatia will likely stick with a similar line-up to that of the first two matches.

Ivan Perisic played as a full-back last time out, with Gvardiol having moved into central defence, but it did not particularly help Croatia, who may look to play Perisic more advanced. Borna Sosa could replace him at left-back.

Ante Budimir did impress after coming on up front for Petkovic, who missed a couple of decent opportunities. Lovro Majer could be replaced on the wing after a disappointing performance. The midfield is set in stone.

[24 June 2024 15:50 · Chris Wilson]

Albania v Spain TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online tonight

And here’s how you can watch Albania v Spain, if you’d prefer to keep track of how Luis de la Fuente’s impressive side are getting on.

That game will kick off at 8pm BST on Monday 24 June in Dusseldorf, at the same time as Italy’s match against Croatia.

It will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting at 7:30pm BST. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.

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[24 June 2024 15:40 · Chris Wilson]

Croatia v Italy TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online tonight

Here’s how you can watch tonight’s match.

It will kick off at 8pm BST kick-off on Monday June 24, 2024, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, and it’ll be shown live on BBC One and iPlayer, with coverage starting from 7:30pm BST.

You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.

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[24 June 2024 15:25 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Croatia v Italy

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s game between Croatia and Italy.

We kick-off at 8pm BST in Leipzig, with Albania v Spain starting at the same time in Dusseldorf as Group B comes to an end.

Spain are already through, but Croatia and Italy will face off to decide who comes in second place in the group, with both potentially qualifying in third place too.

An Italy win would potentially put Croatia out of Euro 2024, so there’s plenty of jeopardy tonight!

[24 June 2024 15:02 · Jack Rathborn]

Albania v Spain TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online tonight

Luis de la Fuente’s impressive Spain side are aiming to seal qualification for the last 16 in top spot in Group B when they face Albania on Monday.

La Roja have quickly placed themselves among the favourites at Euro 2024 after a 3-0 demolition of Croatia was followed by a dominant win against Italy.

And their final group game pits them against a plucky Albanian side who have picked up just one point so far despite spirited performances against Italy and Croatia.

Albania know that they need a win to keep alive any hopes of making the last 16 as one of the best fourth-placed teams, but it looks like an especially tough task against a vibrant, confident Spain team.

[24 June 2024 15:02 · Jack Rathborn]

Croatia v Italy TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online tonight

Group B draws to a close on Monday night as holders Italy look to keep their hopes of retaining the trophy alive when they face Croatia at 8pm BST.

Luciano Spalletti’s side were dominated by Spain in their last match, and despite only losing 1-0, questions will be being asked back home about whether they’re equipped to defend their trophy at Euro 2024.

Meanwhile Croatia, who themselves were dominated by Spain in their opening match, enter the final group game off the back of a disappointing 2-2 draw with Albania.

Both sides will be fully aware of the talent that the other possesses, with Italy knowing that would qualify them in second place (at least) and Croatia knowing that anything other than a win would likely see them exit the competition at the group stages.