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European Under-21s Championship | Semi-Finals
Jun 27, 2017 at 8pm UK
3-1
The Match
Match Report
Saul Niguez scores a hat-trick as Spain beat Italy 3-1 to reach the final of the 2017 Under-21 European Championships.
Live Commentary
Relive Spain's 3-1 victory over Italy as Saul Niguez's hat-trick fires Spain into the final of the Under-21 European Championships.
Team News
Spain Under-21s boss Albert Celades completely overhauls his side for the semi-final meeting with Italy Under-21s, reverting back to arguably his strongest XI.
Build-up
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Marco Asensio hails "great keeper" Gianluigi Donnarumma
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio says that AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma "has a great future" ahead of him, as rumours surrounding his future continue to grow.Jun 27, 14:50
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Luigi di Biaglo: 'Spain Under-21s are favourites'
Italy Under-21s boss Luigi di Biagio brands Spain Under-21s "favourites" for Tuesday's Under-21 European Championship semi-final.Jun 26, 20:58
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Lorenzo Pellegrini: 'Marco Asensio centre of attention'
Italy Under-21s midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini says that 'it is only natural' that Marco Asensio is "the centre of attention" at the Under-21 European Championships.Jun 26, 20:18
Manuel Locatelli: 'Italy Under-21s can beat Spain Under-21s'
Italy Under-21s midfielder Manuel Locatelli insists that his team can overcome Spain Under-21s in the semi-finals of the Under-21 European Championships.Jun 25, 17:28
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