Torres goal enough for second string Spain | Albania 0-1 Spain | Euro 2024 Highlights

Updated / Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024 14:30

An early goal from Ferran Torres proved enough for a much-changed Spain side to seal their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 100 per cent record after a 1-0 win over Albania in Dusseldorf. With their qualification from Group B already assured, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente made a staggering 10 changes, with Aymeric Laporte the only player to survive their previous win over Italy. And despite having to withstand a stirring start from the Albanians, who realistically needed a win to advance from Group B, Torres' neat 13th-minute strike capped a comfortable enough night for Spain.

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An early goal from Ferran Torres proved enough for a much-changed Spain side to seal their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 100 per cent record after a 1-0 win over Albania in Dusseldorf. With their qualification from Group B already assured, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente made a staggering 10 changes, with Aymeric Laporte the only player to survive their previous win over Italy. And despite having to withstand a stirring start from the Albanians, who realistically needed a win to advance from Group B, Torres' neat 13th-minute strike capped a comfortable enough night for Spain.

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