Fabian shines as Spain beat Croatia 3-0 | Video

Berlin, Jun 15 (EFE).- With a resounding 3-0 victory over Croatia in their first game of the European Championship, the 2008 and 2012 champions dispelled any doubts anyone might have had and put on a great show at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

Goals were scored by Álvaro Morata of Atlético de Madrid in the 29th minute, by Fabián Ruiz of Paris Saint-Germain three minutes later and by Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid at the end of the first half.

In a more even second half, Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón made a fine save from Marcelo Brozović's 11-meter shot, but Croatia's Bruno Petković scored immediately afterward, only to have the goal disallowed due to Ivan Perišić's interference. (Camera: JOSÉ MANZANEQUE).

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE PRESS CONFERENCE GIVEN BY THE SPANISH NATIONAL PLAYER, FABIÁN RUIZ, AFTER THE 3-0 WIN OVER CROATIA AT THE OLYMPIASTADION IN BERLIN, GERMANY.

SOUND BITES: FABIÁN RUIZ, THE SPANISH NATIONAL PLAYER (IN SPAHISH).

TRANSLATION: I think it was important to start with a victory. We knew we had a very good team in front of us, both as a team and individually, with great players. In the end, our success depends on the team. I think we've been demonstrating that in the matches we've played under Luis de la Fuente until today. I don't know if we will be favourites or not, but we are going to fight until the end to be in that final.

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Date: 16/06/2024 05:44 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Sport » Soccer
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 49 seconds
Reference: 7001373667
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