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Two Heavyweights Collide In Euro 2020 Quarterfinal Showdown Between Italy, Belgium

Friday's Euro 2020 quarterfinal between Belgium and Italy has the potential to be a standout game in a tournament full of wildly entertaining matchups. 

Both sides topped their groups with three wins out of three and they each scored seven goals as well. Belgium allowed just one goal in group play while Italy managed to keep three clean sheets and stretched an already impressive run to over 1,000 minutes without conceding. 

The Best (And Worst) Fans From Euro 2020, So Far

While the Euros roll on through the knockout rounds, we have plenty of wild fan interactions already. From fans showing up to support their team in the wrong country to pitch invaders wielding rainbow flags, anything goes as fans are enjoying their time back. Football fans were kept from stadiums and fully supporting their teams for over a year by the Covid-19 pandemic, diminished to yelling at screens instead of faces, so we wouldn't expect anything less extravagant than what has been happening. Let's take a look at the best Euro 2020 fans so far. 

Rating All Nine Own Goals At Euro 2020 So Far Based On How Awful They Were

If it seems like there have been a lot of own goals during Euro 2020, it's because they have been occurring at a rate unlike anything seen at an international tournament before.

The first European Championship was contested in 1960, and in the 15 tournaments up to now, there have been nine own goals. Through the first 41 matches at this summer's European Championship there have been nine own goals. 

Italia Sufre Ante Austria, Pero Avanza En Una Noche De Récords

Después de completar una fase de grupos inmaculada y perfecta, con siete goles a favor y cero en contra, muchos pensaron que Italia volvería a tener un paseo en los octavos de final ante Austria. La suposición, sin embargo, fue errónea. Si bien la Azzurra sobrevivió al partido y añadió un récord de imbatibilidad a su historia, el sufrimiento no estuvo ausente.

De hecho, la llave solo se resolvió en el tiempo extra.

Italy Breaks 47-Year-Old Defensive Record In Nervy Win Over Defiant Austria

A lot of pundits jumped on Julie Foudy’s Italy bandwagon after the Azzurri looked like a free-flowing, attacking side with seven goals in Group A action. But in case you have forgotten how Italians love to play football, Saturday’s win over Austria was another reminder they’re a defense-first team, as they set record for longest streak without conceding a goal. 

Italy vs. Austria Prediction/Preview: Can The Azzurri Keep Their Scoreless Streak Alive?

Italy is hoping this is the start of a new golden generation after missing the World Cup three years ago; Austria is hoping its current golden generation can reach the Euro quarterfinals for the first time ever. The Euro 2020 Round of 16 continues with the top team from Group A against the runner-up from Group C. Read on for our Italy vs Austria prediction, preview and viewers guide.

The18’s Euro 2020 Round Of 16 Predictions

The end of the group stage at a major international tournament is always a bittersweet moment. No longer are we treated to a feast of two-to-four matches per day, but with the knockout rounds beginning you’re left with the best teams going head-to-head in win-or-go-home matches. With that in mind, here are The18’s Euro 2020 Round of 16 predictions for the eight matches we can’t wait to watch.

Latest Euro 2020 Odds: Competition Gets Seriously Unpredictable As We Enter Round Of 16

The European Championship is entering its knockout phase and the following is an overview of the remaining 16 teams:

Latest Euro 2020 Odds 

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El Renacentista Matteo Pessina Completa La Campaña Perfecta De Italia En El Grupo A

Utilizando una formación alternativa, Italia venció a Gales por 1-0 para cerrar su participación en el Grupo A de la Euro 2020 con una campaña perfecta: tres triunfos, siete goles a favor y ninguno en contra. Un pleno que nunca antes había ocurrido en la competencia.

El autor de la conquista ante Gales fue Matteo Pessina, mediocampista de la Atalanta quien, por sus gustos e intereses, parece un hombre sacado directamente desde el Renacimiento.

Italy Completes Perfect Group Stage With Another Impressive Lockdown Performance

For the first time in European Championship history, a nation has won all three of its group stage matches without conceding a goal. Italy defeated Wales 1-0 on Sunday to finish top of Group A and book a Round of 16 trip to Wembley Stadium, where they’ll likely meet either Ukraine or Austria.

Italy manager Roberto Mancini made eight changes to the side that hammered Switzerland on Wednesday, but the Azzurri looked no different in how they went about dominating the opposition.

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