Cheeky Alonso predicts '21-3' Spanish rout of Italy at Euros

English Woman's Journal - Cheeky Alonso predicts '21-3' Spanish rout of Italy at Euros

SPORTS 20.06.2024

Cheeky Alonso predicts '21-3' Spanish rout of Italy at Euros / Photo: Thomas COEX - AFP

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz are interrupting their home Spanish Grand Prix preparationsto follow events from Euro 2024 in Germany on Thursday evening.

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The Spanish duo will be glued to the Group B blockbuster in Gelsenkirchen between Spain and Italy, with qualification for the knockout stage at stake.

"21-3... to Spain" was two-time F1 world champion Alonso's 'cautious' prediction of the outcome, delivered with only the merest hint of a smile.

His fellow countryman Sainz was more circumspect, possibly because as a Ferrari driver he has to live and work and breath all things Italian.

"It's going to be fun to watch surrounded by Italians," said Sainz. "I think we will win 2-1 with a late goal for Spain."

The meeting between the reigning European champions Italy and three-time former winners Spain is the standout tie of the opening round at the tournament.

Top spot in Group B, and a theoretically easier last-16 draw, is at stake as Spain and Italy aim to build on victories in their opening matches against Croatia and Albania respectively.

N.M.Shaw--EWJ

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English Woman's Journal - Cheeky Alonso predicts '21-3' Spanish rout of Italy at Euros