Spain Secures Victory Over Albania in Euro 2024, Advances to Knockout Stages

Spain secured their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stages with a 1-0 win over Albania, maintaining a perfect record in Group B. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 13th minute, showcasing Spain's depth despite coach Luis de la Fuente making ten changes to the lineup. Spain's dominant performance echoes their 2008 campaign, winning all group matches without conceding a goal. Albania, despite a spirited effort and support from passionate fans, were eliminated, finishing bottom of the group. Key moments included David Raya's crucial saves and near-misses by Joselu and Dani Olmo. The result also guaranteed progression for France, the Netherlands, and England, with broader implications for the tournament's knockout phase.