Euro 2024: Spain vs. Croatia Preview

Group B Opener Promises Intriguing Clash in Berlin

Sub-Heading: Croatia Keen to Repeat Nations League Triumph

Europe's elite gather in Berlin as Spain and Croatia kick off Group B action at Euro 2024. The two sides are familiar foes, having met in the UEFA Nations League and Euro 2020. Croatia emerged victorious in their last encounter, a 3-2 win in the Nations League in November 2018.

Spain, the 2012 European champions, will be eager to avenge that defeat and start their tournament campaign on a positive note. They are expected to field a strong lineup, led by Real Madrid's Marco Asensio and Barcelona's Gavi.

Croatia, on the other hand, will be looking to prove that their Nations League victory was no fluke. They have a talented squad, including Bayern Munich's Josip Stanisic and Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic.

The match is expected to be a close affair, with both teams capable of winning. Spain are the slight favorites, but Croatia have the potential to surprise.

Kickoff at Feyenoord Stadium is set for 2:45 pm. Spain are slight favorites, with a money line of 103 to win 100 on the 90-minute money line in Caesars.