Spain require only a point to secure top spot in the group, while a draw would also guarantee Italy's passage into the knockout stage as runners-up.

Italy is undefeated after a 1–0 win over Belgium and a 1–1 draw with Portugal in its opening matches. If Italy beats Spain, it will leapfrog the reigning World Cup champions and finish atop Group C. A draw will be enough for Italy to guarantee a spot in the quarterfinals.

Portugal desperately pressed Italy to find the goal to stay alive at the Women’s European Championship and finally got it in the 89th minute from Diana Gomes to secure a 1-1 draw in Geneva.

Arianna Caruso’s winning goal against Belgium was a good advert for Italy’s status as European Championship outsiders

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Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.