Bruno Petkovic 6/10
(On for Kramaric 72’) Saw penalty saved by Simon only for ball to be sent back into the box, which he then finished … only for goal to be disallowed for encroachment ahead of the spot-kick. AP
Unai Simon 7/10
SPAIN RATINGS: Good one-handed stop from Brozovic's shot to prevent Croatia pulling score back to 2-1. Dreadful ball out resulted in Spain giving away late penalty, which he then saved only for PetkovShow more
Dani Carvajal 8/10
Scored in Champions League final for Real Madrid and made it 3-0 here with first-time close-range finish from perfect Yamal cross for his first goal in 45th game for Spain. A calm presence in defence.Show more
Robin Le Normand 7/10
Real Sociedad defender will have tougher days at the office than dealing with Croatia’s toothless forward line. AFP
Nacho 7/10
Real Madrid veteran was rarely troubled with Spain coasting to victory and there will be far bigger tests to come for this defence. AP
Marc Cucurella 7/10
Chelsea left-back bombed forward regularly, which other teams will look to exploit as tournament progresses. Threw himself at Stanisic’s shot in second half to stop Croatia pulling goal back. EPA
Fabian Ruiz 8/10
PSG midfielder supplied lovely through-ball for Morata’s goal, then produced lovely skill and quick feet before firing low shot home for the second. EPA
Rodri 8/10
Fulcrum of this Spanish team who does not waste a pass and provides immaculate cover in front of defence. As reliable and consistent for his country as he is for club side Manchester City. Gave away lShow more
Pedri 7/10
Like Rodri, barely put a foot wrong with his distribution even up against a Croatia midfield filled with experience. Barcelona midfielder already has 20 caps to his name aged just 21 and will be key pShow more
Lamine Yamal 8/10
Youngest player ever in Euros history at 16 years and 338 days. Winger involved in build-up to second goal and supplied perfect cross for Carvajal to make it 3-0. Denied second-half goal by fine LivakShow more
Nico Williams 7/10
Helped keep Croatia stretched by hugging left touchline with Yamal doing same on opposite flank. Coach Luis de La Fuente said the pair “have a gift from God" and although Williams did not have massiveShow more
Alvaro Morata 8/10
Spanish captain opened scoring just before half-hour mark with calm finish to become joint third top scorer in the history of Euros with seven goals. Went off injured in second half. EPA
Dani Olmo 6/10
SUBS: (On for Pedri 60’) RB Leipzig winger made a few surging runs after coming on but final ball was lacking. AP
Mikel Oyarzabal 6/10
(On for Morata 67’) Slotted in with minimum fuss with game already won. AP
Mikel Merino 6/10
(On for Williams 67’) Real Sociedad’s former Newcastle United midfielder was neat and tidy after coming on. AP
Martin Zubimendi N/A
(On for Rodri 86’). Reuters
Ferran Torres N/A
(On for Yamal 86’). AFP
Dominik Livakovic 7/10
CROATIA RATINGS: Fenerbahce goalkeeper had no chance with any of the goals as defence opened up by excellent Spanish passing. Brilliant save to deny Yamal second-half goal. EPA
Josip Stanisic 7/10
Should have scored in second-half but Cucurella able to block his shot. Defensively, will be happy enough with how he dealt with pace and trickery of Williams. EPA
Josip Sutalo 6/10
Dragged out of position for Spain opener, which gave Morata space to run through and finish. AP
Marin Pongracic 7/10
Centre of Croatia’s defence was ripped open for first goal as team lost its shape against quick counter-attack and Pongracic was unable to get back and prevent Morata scoring. EPA
Josko Gvardiol 7/10
Almost helped pull goal back for Croatia when his cross-come shoot flew across face of goal when slightest touch would have sent ball into net. Caught at wrong end of pitch when Spain launched counterShow more
Marcelo Brozovic 7/10
Part of a midfield three with 372 appearances between them going into the game. Thought he had pulled goal back for Croatia with side-footed finish only for Simon to save well. AP
Mateo Kovacic 6/10
Had Croatia’s first attempt at goal after 30 minutes, a weak strike easily saved by keeper. Experienced midfield trio helped side enjoy 53 per cent of possession but it was Spain who produced the killShow more
Luka Modric 6/10
Midfield maestro playing against country where he has played for last 12 seasons but will not have enjoyed this 90 minutes. Beaten by quick feet of Ruiz ahead of PSG player making it 2-0. Taken off alShow more
Andrej Kramaric 5/10
Failed to offer any cutting edge as Croatia’s attacking threat did not materialise and were completely outshone by the opposition’s forward players.
Lovro Majer 5/10
Anonymous showing from Wolfsburg attacker and can count himself lucky not to have been hooked. The Croatian fans that had taken over the Olympiastadion will have been bitterly disappointed at their poShow more
Ante Budimir 5/10
Attacker, who plies club trade with Osasuna in Spain, was feeding on scraps. Sent one difficult header high and wide, failed to get on end of Gvardiol cross with goal at mercy. Hooked before hour markShow more
Ivan Perisic 6/10
SUBS: (On for Budemir 56’) Huge fan favourite given superb reception when coming on. His encroachment into box before penalty would result on Petkovic being denied a consolation goal. EPA
Mario Pasalic 6/10
(On for Modric 65’) Match was already over and little opportunity to make mark. Reuters
Luka Sucic 6/10
(On for Kovacic 65’) Fresh legs brought into midfield battle that was already lost. APBruno Petkovic 6/10
(On for Kramaric 72’) Saw penalty saved by Simon only for ball to be sent back into the box, which he then finished … only for goal to be disallowed for encroachment ahead of the spot-kick. APUnai Simon 7/10
SPAIN RATINGS: Good one-handed stop from Brozovic's shot to prevent Croatia pulling score back to 2-1. Dreadful ball out resulted in Spain giving away late penalty, which he then saved only for PetkovShow moreDani Carvajal 8/10
Scored in Champions League final for Real Madrid and made it 3-0 here with first-time close-range finish from perfect Yamal cross for his first goal in 45th game for Spain. A calm presence in defence.Show moreRobin Le Normand 7/10
Real Sociedad defender will have tougher days at the office than dealing with Croatia’s toothless forward line. AFPNacho 7/10
Real Madrid veteran was rarely troubled with Spain coasting to victory and there will be far bigger tests to come for this defence. APMarc Cucurella 7/10
Chelsea left-back bombed forward regularly, which other teams will look to exploit as tournament progresses. Threw himself at Stanisic’s shot in second half to stop Croatia pulling goal back. EPAFabian Ruiz 8/10
PSG midfielder supplied lovely through-ball for Morata’s goal, then produced lovely skill and quick feet before firing low shot home for the second. EPARodri 8/10
Fulcrum of this Spanish team who does not waste a pass and provides immaculate cover in front of defence. As reliable and consistent for his country as he is for club side Manchester City. Gave away lShow morePedri 7/10
Like Rodri, barely put a foot wrong with his distribution even up against a Croatia midfield filled with experience. Barcelona midfielder already has 20 caps to his name aged just 21 and will be key pShow moreLamine Yamal 8/10
Youngest player ever in Euros history at 16 years and 338 days. Winger involved in build-up to second goal and supplied perfect cross for Carvajal to make it 3-0. Denied second-half goal by fine LivakShow moreNico Williams 7/10
Helped keep Croatia stretched by hugging left touchline with Yamal doing same on opposite flank. Coach Luis de La Fuente said the pair “have a gift from God" and although Williams did not have massiveShow moreAlvaro Morata 8/10
Spanish captain opened scoring just before half-hour mark with calm finish to become joint third top scorer in the history of Euros with seven goals. Went off injured in second half. EPADani Olmo 6/10
SUBS: (On for Pedri 60’) RB Leipzig winger made a few surging runs after coming on but final ball was lacking. APMikel Oyarzabal 6/10
(On for Morata 67’) Slotted in with minimum fuss with game already won. APMikel Merino 6/10
(On for Williams 67’) Real Sociedad’s former Newcastle United midfielder was neat and tidy after coming on. APMartin Zubimendi N/A
(On for Rodri 86’). ReutersFerran Torres N/A
(On for Yamal 86’). AFPDominik Livakovic 7/10
CROATIA RATINGS: Fenerbahce goalkeeper had no chance with any of the goals as defence opened up by excellent Spanish passing. Brilliant save to deny Yamal second-half goal. EPAJosip Stanisic 7/10
Should have scored in second-half but Cucurella able to block his shot. Defensively, will be happy enough with how he dealt with pace and trickery of Williams. EPAJosip Sutalo 6/10
Dragged out of position for Spain opener, which gave Morata space to run through and finish. APMarin Pongracic 7/10
Centre of Croatia’s defence was ripped open for first goal as team lost its shape against quick counter-attack and Pongracic was unable to get back and prevent Morata scoring. EPAJosko Gvardiol 7/10
Almost helped pull goal back for Croatia when his cross-come shoot flew across face of goal when slightest touch would have sent ball into net. Caught at wrong end of pitch when Spain launched counterShow moreMarcelo Brozovic 7/10
Part of a midfield three with 372 appearances between them going into the game. Thought he had pulled goal back for Croatia with side-footed finish only for Simon to save well. APMateo Kovacic 6/10
Had Croatia’s first attempt at goal after 30 minutes, a weak strike easily saved by keeper. Experienced midfield trio helped side enjoy 53 per cent of possession but it was Spain who produced the killShow moreLuka Modric 6/10
Midfield maestro playing against country where he has played for last 12 seasons but will not have enjoyed this 90 minutes. Beaten by quick feet of Ruiz ahead of PSG player making it 2-0. Taken off alShow moreAndrej Kramaric 5/10
Failed to offer any cutting edge as Croatia’s attacking threat did not materialise and were completely outshone by the opposition’s forward players.Lovro Majer 5/10
Anonymous showing from Wolfsburg attacker and can count himself lucky not to have been hooked. The Croatian fans that had taken over the Olympiastadion will have been bitterly disappointed at their poShow moreAnte Budimir 5/10
Attacker, who plies club trade with Osasuna in Spain, was feeding on scraps. Sent one difficult header high and wide, failed to get on end of Gvardiol cross with goal at mercy. Hooked before hour markShow moreIvan Perisic 6/10
SUBS: (On for Budemir 56’) Huge fan favourite given superb reception when coming on. His encroachment into box before penalty would result on Petkovic being denied a consolation goal. EPAMario Pasalic 6/10
(On for Modric 65’) Match was already over and little opportunity to make mark. ReutersLuka Sucic 6/10
(On for Kovacic 65’) Fresh legs brought into midfield battle that was already lost. APBruno Petkovic 6/10
(On for Kramaric 72’) Saw penalty saved by Simon only for ball to be sent back into the box, which he then finished … only for goal to be disallowed for encroachment ahead of the spot-kick. APSpain v Croatia player ratings: Carvajal 8, Yamal 8; Modric 6, Budimir 5
First-half goals by Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal seal 3-0 win for Luis de la Fuente's side
Gareth Cox
June 16, 2024
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