Thank you all for tuning into Sportskeeda's LIVE coverage of the UEFA Euro 2024 game between Albania and Spain. In the other fixture between Italy and Croatia, the defending champions scored an equalizer in the dying minutes courtesy of Mattia Zaccagni. The 1-1 draw means Croatia drop down to the third spot with only two points whereas Italy finish second with four points in Group B. Croatia will now need a miracle to progress to the knockouts. A heartbreaking goal for them in the last moment of the game. 

We hope to see you guys again tomorrow with plenty of action as England, France, the Netherlands and others take the field. 

FULL TIME: Albania 0-1 Spain

That's all from Dusseldorf as Spain maintain their perfect record in the group stage while Albania bow out of the competition. It will be a tough pill to swallow for Sylvinho and his men but that's how it is. They gave a great account of themselves in a very tough group and showed great fight with some of the top teams in the world. They had their moments in this match as well but eventually, it was not enough. 

90+1' CHANCE GOES BEGGING FOR ALBANIA

A brilliantly worked corner finds Broja in space in the penalty area as he turns and shoots but Raya holds onto it comfortably. Not enough power from the big striker. Unfortunate for Albania as it was a huge huge opportunity for them. 

90' A total of four minutes added to the regulation time. Albania are desperately looking for an equalizer whereas Spain aim to hold onto the lead. 

89' Berisha is booked for a late challenge whereas Vivian also gets into the referee's book. 

88' Despite all the results, Albanian fans can be proud of their players. They have shown a lot of character and heart against three teams in the top 10 of the FIFA rankings. They have not been the pushovers that everyone believed them to be. 

86' Despite pushing bodies forward, Albania have lacked that extra bit of quality in attack. They have bypassed the Spanish midfield on a couple of occasions but that defence-splitting pass has been missing for Sylvinho's men. 

84' One of Spain's best performers of the night - Dani Olmo is taken off as Alex Baena replaces him. 

83' Another brilliant move from Spain as Yamal steals possession in a dangerous area and as he loses his marker he tries to pass it to Morata but Djimsiti intercepts and clears the danger. 

80' Change for Albania as Ernest Muci replaces Jasir Asani. 

78' A good hit by Asllani as he finds a pocket of space near the Spanish final third and launches it towards the target. But Raya keeps it out with a decent save. Albania throwing everything that they have here. 

77' Spain are running riot over Albania, especially their substitutes- Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez. Both the Barcelona players combine before Yamal finds in Morata in space but the Spanish captain is ruled offside. 

74' Croatia are leading Italy by a goal in the other fixture in Group B and it means Albania are going out of the UEFA Euro 2024. They need to win this fixture to keep their hopes alive. 

72' Luis de la Fuente also make a couple of changes

Lamine Yamal and skipper Alvaro Morata come on replacing Joselu and Ferran Torres. 

70' It's a double change for Albania as it is now or never for them. 

Qazim Laci and Nedim Bajrami are replaced by Medon Berisha and Arber Hoxha

66' Bajrami gets into the referee's book for simulation following his appeals for a foul. The referee feels Vivian had no contact with the Albanian but the replay shows otherwise. Uncluky for Bajrami. 

65' BIG CHANCE FOR ALBANIA

A rare opening for the Albanians as Armando Broja forces David Raya to make a very crucial save. Albania have gained some momentum in this match. 

62' Change for Spain

Luis de la Fuente is looking to freshen things up as he brings in Fermin Lopez in exchange of Mikel Oyarzabal. 

58' A decisive change for Albania as Manaj comes off for Armando Broja. Manaj did not trouble the Spanish defenders and Sylvinho had to take a call on him. 

54' An excellent move by Bajrami as he ventures forward on the left. He wriggles his way past Vivian and enters the Spanish penalty area. But Olmo tracks back and steals the ball just when he was about to take a shot. Excellent work rate from the midfielder. 

50' Dani Olmo has been a menace in midfield for Albania as he finds these pockets of space near their final third and has the capability of playing dink passes to any of his teammates. He can also cause trouble with his long-range shot or nibble footwork. He has been sensational for Spain along with Grimaldo on the left. 

47' WHAT A CHANCE!

An early opportunity for Spain in the second half as Joselu almost makes it 2-0. A beautiful cross from Grimaldo finds the Real Madrid man in the penalty but he fails to convert it. That had the potential to be the goal of the tournament. 

46' A substitution for Spain

Robin Le Normand comes on for Aymeric Laporte in defence. 

46' Second half is underway with Spain resuming proceedings!

HALF TIME: Albania 0-1 Spain

Spain are in total control of the match as they have dictated possession and created multiple openings. Albania have shown some spark in attack though they are struggling to contain Spain's full-backs. Both Navas and Grimaldo are providing a lot of width on either flank and are also bombing in crosses in the penalty area. They expect one of the forwards to get on the end of one of those deliveries. Overall, a very satisfactory half for Luis de la Fuente. 

45' WHAT A SAVE FROM RAYA!!!

This could have been nasty for Spain as Asllani finds space near the Spain final third and his subsequent effort was kept out by Raya in goal. That was a wake-up call from the Albanians. That ball was travelling at great speed and it was a great effort from Raya to keep it out though he made it look easy. 

43' HOW IS IT ONLY 1-0 FOR SPAIN?

Another opportunity goes begging for La Roja as Merino switches possession to Grimaldo on the left and his early cross in the box finds Torres, who combines with Olmo. The midfielder tries to dink it over Djimsiti to find Joselu. But the Albanian defender anticipates the pass and blocks it for a corner. 

40' Excellent chance for Spain again as Grimaldo finds space in the left and sends in a great ball towards Ferrand Torres but his header skims over the bar. Almost 2-0 for Spain. 

36' HUGE!!! A brilliant corner-kick from Girmaldo as he finds Olmo unmarked in the penalty area. However, the midfielder failed to control the ball and his subsequent effort was blocked for another corner. Spain are putting a lot of pressure on Albania. 

34' MASSIVE PLAY FROM SPAIN!!

Spain hit Albania on the counter as Olmo unleashes Torres on the right flank and the winger runs in behind the Albanian defence before sending in a vicious cross. Fortunately for Albania, it was dealt with by Balliu with Josely lurking. 

30' It has been a good 30 minutes for Dani Vivian as he starts his first match at the UEFA Euro 2024. He has done pretty well to keep Manaj at bay and looked very solid overall. 

27' Bajrami makes a good run down the left flank but the Spanish defenders take no time to recover and surround him with bodies and forces him to play it back. 

24' A dangerous corner from Grimaldo puts the Albanian defence in trouble. Eventually, it was cleared by Strakosha. Albania dealing with fire. 

20' Another brilliant buildup from Spain as Olmo unleashes Grimaldo on the right but the full-back's cross in the penalty area falls in a no man's land before it was cleared by Djimsiti. A good spell of pressure by Spain. 

15' Spain just have too much quality in their squad. Even after benching 10 players, they have players like Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo, who can turn any game on their own. Albania need to be more aware of these situations. They are now well and truly on the back-foot.

13' GOOOOOOAAAALLLLL! SPAIN ARE UP AND RUNNING!!

A brilliant buildup from Spain involving Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres as the former find the latter in the box. Torres hits the target the first time and it goes in after hitting the post. Albania were caught napping as Spain strike first. 

12' CHANCE! An early chance for Spain as Navas' cross finds Mikel Merino in the box and forces Strakosha to make a great save to keep out his header. The subsequent corner produces another chance for Joselu, who heads it over the target. 

7' Following Albania's early spell of possession, it is now Spain's turn to dictate terms as they move the ball around very comfortably. 

3' Albania are trying to get in behind the Spanish defence but for now, they haven't had much luck. Good start nevertheless. 

1' KICK OFF!! Albania start the proceedings in Dusseldorf in their traditional red and black kit while Spain wear their alternate neon  yellow jersey. 

The players are out in the middle and we are all set for the National Anthems! This could be a historic day for Albania if they manage to eke out a win. 

The players are in the tunnel as they wait to come out on the field. Kick-off is minutes away from now!!!!

Albania head coach, Sylvinho shared his thoughts before the match. He said, "We've seen incredible development in the players. There are 3 million Albanians in Albania and more than 9 or 10 million around the world. There was a generation that never saw their team in a European Championship. We're all doing a really good job. We're alive, proud and ambitious. Spain are strong, but we're going to go for it in the 90 minutes. We'd be delighted to play in the last 16, but we have to produce our best performance."

Only a single change in the starting XI for Albania as Ivan Balliu replaces Elseid Hysaj on the right flank. 

As many as 10 changes in the starting lineup for Spain from their previous 1-0 win over Italy. Only Laporte keeps his place in defence from that fixture. 

The teams are out!

Albania XI: Strakosha; Balliu, Djimsiti, Ajeti, Mitaj; Laci, Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Manaj, and Bajrami.
Spain XI: Raya; Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Zubimendi, Merino; Torres, Olmo, Oyarzabal; Joselu

Here's what Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente said at the pre-match press conference: "Albania have fantastic fans and have already sprung a surprise here. We know it will be really tough tomorrow. We'll make the changes we feel are right. We have complete confidence in our 26 players here. It's not that I don't make mistakes. Everyone has a chance to play here at a high level, so I'm very calm about that."

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's LIVE coverage of the UEFA Euro 2024 match between Albania and Spain. We expect a high-voltage clash between the two teams in Dusseldorf's Merkul Spiel Arena. Spain are in excellent form having won their first two matches whereas Albania will look to put up a good fight. It will be an uphill battle because they need a win to progress to the knockouts. They played out a 2-2 draw against Croatia in the preceding fixture and will look to replicate a similar performance against La Roja.