This was the most important match at Euro 2020. Spain won a thrilling 8-goal thriller against Croatia, and Spain was able to defeat Croatia 5-3. The match was wild at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium, Denmark. It left all players and spectators exhausted. (Image: Reuters).As both Spain and Croatia put on a great show, there was never a dull moment. The 5-3 score is second in Euros history, behind the 5-4 score of the match of 1960 when Yugoslavia beat France. (Image: ReutersSpain was also the first to score five consecutive goals in the history competition. (Image: Reuters).The match began with a spanish own goal in the first half. They recovered and led by two goals at the end of the first half. However, Croatia's resilient play saw them tie the match to go into extra time. (Image: Reuters).Spain had lost their lead of two goals in the first 90 minutes. But Morata's goal and Oyarzabal's second goal moments later saw them regain their lead of two goals to make it 5-3 in extra time. They didn't let it slip this time. (Image: Reuters).Spain had almost 80 percent possession and created plenty of chances in the first 20 minutes. But, it all changed in the blink-of-an eye when Unai Simon made a terrible error that saw Spain concede in 20 minutes without Croatia having even attempted a goal. Pedri sent a long back pass for Unai Simon who made a mess of the situation and watched the ball roll into his own goal. (Image: Reuters).Ferran Torres scored Spain's third goal in the 77th minutes. It happened fast. Gaya was brought down near the half-line on the left side. He quickly took the free kick and found Torres on his right flank. He ran forward with a strong run, cut past Gvardiol, and he smashed the ball under the goalkeeper. Spain was two goals ahead (Image: Reuters).
