Today, Spanish fans have reason to be confident and optimistic as the national team prepares for its Euro 2024 debut against Croatia. History is on the side of La Roja, who have consistently demonstrated their ability to get off to a good start in this competition. In the 11 previous editions of the Euro Cup in which Spain has participated, only once have they started with a defeat, a testament to their solidity and preparation in the opening matches. This statistic not only reinforces the team’s confidence, but also the hope of millions of fans who hope to see their team shine once again on the European stage.
Spain’s journey in its inaugural matches began with a victory in 1964, when it beat Hungary 2-1, a promising start that foreshadowed later success. In 1980, La Roja drew 0-0 against Italy, a always difficult opponent, demonstrating their ability to face elite teams. Four years later, in 1984, Spain drew 1-1 with Romania.
Euro 1988 saw a thrilling 2-3 victory over Denmark, while in 1996, Spain drew 1-1 with Bulgaria, maintaining their unbeaten run of opening games. However, the year 2000 marked the only exception in this impressive series, when Spain lost 0-1 to Norway, an unexpected setback but that did not weaken their determination.
In 2004, the Spanish team returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory against Russia, a prelude to what was to come in 2008, when Spain defeated Russia again, this time in convincing fashion with a 4-1 hat-trick. trick of the Guaje Town. In 2012, Spain drew 1-1 with Italy, repeating the 1980 result, but reaffirming its ability to start strong in the tournament.
Euro 2016 saw Spain beat the Czech Republic 1-0, thanks to a goal from Gerard Piqué, ensuring a positive start. Finally, in 2020, Spain drew 0-0 with Sweden, maintaining its record of solid debuts.
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