Croatia vs Italy live stream: How to watch Euro 2024 online for free today, team news. Today's Croatia vs Italy live stream is a matchup tailor-made for the soccer purists. With Luka Modric and Jorginho patrolling midfield, this pivotal Group B encounter will have the feel of a game of chess in a mahogany-panelled smoking room
The teams are essentially a mirror image of each other. Both hold possession in high esteem and like to build slowly, but all too often at this tournament those neat passing patterns have led to nowhere in particular. As a result, 2nd-placed Italy need at least a point to shore up their chances of reaching the last 16, and 4th-placed Croatia must win.
That essentially makes this a knockout tie, and both Zlatko Dalic and Luciano Spalletti had threatened to ring in the changes. Having been hooked at half-time in each of the teams' last outings, Marcelo Brozovic, Lovro Majer, Jorginho and Davide Frattesi were given a shot across the bows, though Brozovic and Jorginho have regained the faith of their coaches.
Today’s Croatia vs Italy live stream is a must-watch as both sides need a positive result to ensure they reach the knockout stages of Euro 2024. A hugely important encounter in Leipzig, Croatia need a victory to have a chance of making it out of Group B, while a draw will be enough for the Azzurri to reach the last 16.
Having reached the semi-finals of the World Cup just two years ago, it has been a disappointing tournament so far for Croatia. Manager Zlatko Dalic has criticized his players for their lack of aggression and will need a much-improved performance from Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic and Mateo Kovacic to secure a vital three points.
The Azzurri impressed in the 2-1 over Albania but were fortunate to only lose 1-0 to Spain, thanks largely to an outstanding display from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Manager Luciano Spalletti will be looking for a more controlled display in their final group game and may choose to freshen up the line-up, especially after another flat performance from forward Gianluca Scamacca.
This will be the third meeting between the two teams at a major tournament, all taking place in the group stages. Croatia won 2-1 at the 2002 World Cup, before a 1-1 draw at Euro 2012
Italy enter their final UEFA Euro 2024 Group B fixture on Monday knowing that a draw against Croatia will be enough for them to secure a place in the knockout stages.
After a workmanlike victory in the opening fixture against Albania, the Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by Spain, a result that flattered Luciano Spalletti's side.
They come up against a Croatian team who are in an even more perilous situation. A ponderous start to this tournament means Zlatko Dalic's men must win this match and hope Albania do not beat group winners Spain.
One point from their opening games against Spain and Albania have firmly set the alarm bells ringing for a team who came third at the 2022 World Cup.
Italy also are not assured of a last-16 spot, though a point should be enough. They were swamped by Spain despite the narrow 1-0 scoreline, and will need to significantly improve to remain in the tournament.
The Checkered Ones weren't able to take advantage of the own-goal that put them in the lead against Albania last time out as the latter scored a late equaliser in the four-goal draw.
Meanwhile, although the Italians picked up a 2-1 victory over Albania in their opening game, Gli Azzurri conceded an own-goal that ended up being the winner against Spain.
Josko Gvardiol could continue at the back, with Ivan Perisic to his left, while Luka Sucic may be given the nod ahead of Marcelo Brozovic alongside Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in midfield.
Croatia vs Italy live stream: How to watch Euro 2024 online for free today, team news. Today's Croatia vs Italy live stream is a matchup tailor-made for the soccer purists. With Luka Modric and Jorginho patrolling midfield, this pivotal Group B encounter will have the feel of a game of chess in a mahogany-panelled smoking room
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The teams are essentially a mirror image of each other. Both hold possession in high esteem and like to build slowly, but all too often at this tournament those neat passing patterns have led to nowhere in particular. As a result, 2nd-placed Italy need at least a point to shore up their chances of reaching the last 16, and 4th-placed Croatia must win.
That essentially makes this a knockout tie, and both Zlatko Dalic and Luciano Spalletti had threatened to ring in the changes. Having been hooked at half-time in each of the teams' last outings, Marcelo Brozovic, Lovro Majer, Jorginho and Davide Frattesi were given a shot across the bows, though Brozovic and Jorginho have regained the faith of their coaches.
Line ups:
Croatia XI: Livakovic, Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, Kramaric, Sucic.
Italy XI: Donnarumma, Darmian, Bastoni, Calafiori, Di Lorenzo, Barella, Jorginho, Dimarco, Pellegrini, Retegui, Raspadori.
Croatia vs Italy live stream, date, time and channels
The Croatia vs Italy live stream takes place today (Monday, June 24).
Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. AEST (Jun. 25)
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Today’s Croatia vs Italy live stream is a must-watch as both sides need a positive result to ensure they reach the knockout stages of Euro 2024. A hugely important encounter in Leipzig, Croatia need a victory to have a chance of making it out of Group B, while a draw will be enough for the Azzurri to reach the last 16.
Having reached the semi-finals of the World Cup just two years ago, it has been a disappointing tournament so far for Croatia. Manager Zlatko Dalic has criticized his players for their lack of aggression and will need a much-improved performance from Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic and Mateo Kovacic to secure a vital three points.
The Azzurri impressed in the 2-1 over Albania but were fortunate to only lose 1-0 to Spain, thanks largely to an outstanding display from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Manager Luciano Spalletti will be looking for a more controlled display in their final group game and may choose to freshen up the line-up, especially after another flat performance from forward Gianluca Scamacca.
This will be the third meeting between the two teams at a major tournament, all taking place in the group stages. Croatia won 2-1 at the 2002 World Cup, before a 1-1 draw at Euro 2012
Italy enter their final UEFA Euro 2024 Group B fixture on Monday knowing that a draw against Croatia will be enough for them to secure a place in the knockout stages.
After a workmanlike victory in the opening fixture against Albania, the Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by Spain, a result that flattered Luciano Spalletti's side.
They come up against a Croatian team who are in an even more perilous situation. A ponderous start to this tournament means Zlatko Dalic's men must win this match and hope Albania do not beat group winners Spain.
One point from their opening games against Spain and Albania have firmly set the alarm bells ringing for a team who came third at the 2022 World Cup.
Italy also are not assured of a last-16 spot, though a point should be enough. They were swamped by Spain despite the narrow 1-0 scoreline, and will need to significantly improve to remain in the tournament.
The Checkered Ones weren't able to take advantage of the own-goal that put them in the lead against Albania last time out as the latter scored a late equaliser in the four-goal draw.
Meanwhile, although the Italians picked up a 2-1 victory over Albania in their opening game, Gli Azzurri conceded an own-goal that ended up being the winner against Spain.
Josko Gvardiol could continue at the back, with Ivan Perisic to his left, while Luka Sucic may be given the nod ahead of Marcelo Brozovic alongside Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in midfield.