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Croatia and Albania will scramble for their first 3 points in crucial group of death match
Albania and Croatia are set to clash in a pivotal Group B encounter at Euro 2024, each team eager to bounce back from narrow defeats in their respective opening matches.
Croatia, ranked 10th by FIFA, suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Spain in their first group game, marking a significant setback after a strong run of results.
Zlatko Dalić's side, known for their resilience, will be keen to rediscover their winning form against an Albanian team that showed promise despite a 2-1 defeat to Italy.
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For Croatia, the defeat against Spain ended a streak of seven unbeaten matches, a run that highlighted their consistency on the international stage.
The challenge now is to avoid consecutive losses in major tournaments, a trend they have successfully evaded since Euro 1996.
The leadership of veteran Luka Modrić, who has been instrumental with three goal involvements in his last three appearances, will be crucial in steering Croatia back on track.
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Albania, ranked 66th globally, made headlines by scoring the fastest goal in Euro finals history within 23 seconds against Italy, yet ultimately succumbed to a 2-1 defeat.
Despite this setback, the team under Coach Edoardo Reja remains resilient, having not suffered back-to-back losses in competitive matches since September 2022.
Nedim Bajrami has emerged as a key figure, contributing four goal involvements in his last three outings, including pivotal goals in recent matches.
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The matchup between Croatia and Albania marks their first-ever meeting, adding an intriguing element to their encounter.
Albania's ability to upset higher-ranked opponents was evident in their qualifying campaign, where they defeated teams ranked above them by FIFA, albeit without a victory against top-ten opposition since 2015.
As both teams prepare for what is perceived as a must-win fixture, the stakes are high. Croatia aims to reassert their credentials as contenders, while Albania seeks to capitalize on any vulnerability to secure their first points in Group B.
With Modrić leading Croatia's charge and Bajrami spearheading Albania's attack, the stage is set for an electrifying battle in Bordeaux.
The outcome of this clash could significantly influence the trajectory of both teams in the tournament, making it a contest not to be missed as Euro 2024 continues to unfold with surprises and drama.
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