European favorites Spain took on the Italians in the last 16 match of this top-flight tournament in France. However, La Roja crashed out of this summer's Euro after the Azzurri beat them 2-0.
Antonio Conte's men displayed a world class performance against the Spaniards, which booked their ticket to the quarter-finals. In addition, the 46-year-old manager has acquired a strong record with his side, winning 10 and only losing once in his 14 competitive matches with Italy.
On the other side of the pitch, Spain have now lost 4 of their last 7 games at the World Cup and European Championships.
Fans took to Twitter after Italy beat the European Championship holders:
Double-EURO winners Spain were champions for 2920 days! #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/hpzRrHTBby
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 27, 2016
The last time #ITA beat #ESP at a major tournament was 1994.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 27, 2016
Antonio Conte was in Italy’s starting XI that day. pic.twitter.com/KyR24W1Z6N
— Uber Football Facts (@UberFootbalI) June 27, 2016
Antonio Conte's competitive #ITA record:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 27, 2016
WWWDDDWWWWWWLW
Goals: 21
Conceded: 8
Clean sheets: 7
Smell of success. pic.twitter.com/6ikNLaL6Ex
Real Madrid’s remaining players in #Euro2016:#WAL: Gareth Bale#GER: Toni Kroos#POR: Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) June 27, 2016
#ESP have now lost 4 of their last 7 games at the World Cup & European Championships.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 27, 2016
End of an era. pic.twitter.com/Rqk05AGAftThe last time #ITA beat #ESP at a major tournament was 1994.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 27, 2016
Antonio Conte was in Italy’s starting XI that day. pic.twitter.com/KyR24W1Z6NDouble-EURO winners Spain were champions for 2920 days! #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/hpzRrHTBby
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 27, 2016Italy better than Spain on and off the ball...tactical masterclass from the manager,carried out so well by the players
— Jody Morris (@morriskid) June 27, 2016
Spain got outplayed today by Italy #EURO2016
— daniel-san (@cooldanny_1) June 27, 2016
Well deserved win for Italy. Wanted it a lot more than Spain#ITAESP #EURO2016
— Zakiyya Adam (@zakiyyaadam) June 27, 2016
Buffon and Co. will now face world champions Germany on Saturday at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.
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