Italy Edge Albania in EURO 2024 Group Stage Clash

Reigning Champions Secure Narrow Victory

Italy 2-1 Albania

Rome, Italy - Reigning European champions Italy secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Albania in a thrilling UEFA EURO 2024 Group Stage match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Alessandro Bastoni gave Italy the lead in the 23rd minute with a powerful header from a corner kick. Nicolo Barella doubled the advantage in the 55th minute with a clinical finish from inside the box.

Albania pulled one back through Armando Broja in the 75th minute, but it was not enough to deny Italy all three points. The victory keeps Italy in contention for a place in the knockout stages, while Albania's hopes of qualification are all but over.