Seventh Spanish-Italian Euro battle
This will be the seventh European Championship meeting between Italy and Spain. Indeed, for the fourth consecutive tournament, the two nations are meeting in the knockout stages of the competition, with Spain progressing in 2008 and winning the 2012 final before Italy eliminated them in 2016.
Can Italy progress from 10 of 12 semis?
Italy have reached their 12th semi-final at a major tournament (Euros/World Cup), with only Germany (20) appearing at the final four stages more often amongst all European sides. They have progressed from nine of their previous 11 semi-final ties, including each of the last four, most recently in this competition in 2012 when they eventually lost in the final to Spain (0-4).
Spain's improving fortunes at Wembley
After losing each of their first four matches at Wembley Stadium between 1955 and 1968, Spain have only suffered one defeat in their last five matches there (W2 D2). However, they were knocked out of the Euros in 1996 at Wembley, losing to hosts England on penalties.
Excellent Insigne
Lorenzo Insigne has been involved in 13 goals in his last 15 appearances for Italy in all competitions (six goals, seven assists), netting the decisive goal in Italy’s 2-1 win over Belgium in the quarter-final.
Own goals boost Spain
No side has benefited from more own goals in European Championship history than Spain (three). Indeed, all three own goals scored in Spain’s favour have been netted at Euro 2020.
Third semis for Spain in four editions
Spain have reached the semi-finals of the European Championships for the third time in the last four editions of the competition (failing to do so in 2016). Indeed, they have gone on to win the competition on each of the last two occasions they have reached the final four - in 2008 and 2012.
