In the early morning of October 7, Beijing time, the UEFA Nations League semi-final ushered in a focus battle, Italy against Spain. As the world's 5th strongest team, Italy eventually lost 1-2 to Spain and missed the final. In this campaign, Italy's three superstars such as Insigne, Bernardeschi and Bonucci became the "sinners" of the team and performed very badly; after this campaign, Italy's 37 unbeaten records in all competitions were tragically ended.
In this campaign, both teams lined up in a relatively conventional starting formation. In Italy, Chiesa Junior, Bernardeschi and Insigne form the starting trident, Jorginho, Barrera and Villati sit in the midfield, the center-back combination is Bonucci and Bastoni; on the Spanish side, Oyazavar, Saravia and Ferran Torres form an attacking combination, the midfielder is a "old with the new" combination of Koke, Busquets and Garvey, and the center-back combination is Torres and Laporte.
In the 17th minute of the match, Oyasaval sent a cross from the left, Bastoni misjudged and failed to intercept, And Ferran Torres scored in the middle to give Spain the lead. Just before half-time, Bonucci elbowed Busquets, and the referee showed him a second yellow card to send him off, forcing Italy to play one less person from behind.
In half-time stoppage time, Oyasabar sent a provocative cross from the left side of the penalty area, Felan Torres scored with a header to complete the scoring twice, and Spain also extended the score to 2-0.
Italy in the second half seemed to be half activated, full of morale; especially Chiesa Jr., who was almost alone dragging the team forward. In the 83rd minute of the game, Pino's header was wrong, Chieza Jr. ran a one-handed opportunity and then selflessly crossed, Pellegrini followed up on the right to push the empty goal, and Italy pulled back a city. But time is running out.
In the end, Italy lost 2-1 to Spain, ending its 37-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Spain had 68 percent possession of the ball, five more shots on goal and nearly 90 more attacks than their opponents; of course, being behind at half-time and playing one less person couldn't demand more from Italy.
In this game, Little Chiesa is almost like the God of War, as if to let people see a young C Luo, always scrappy and tireless running.