Spain 2-1 Italy LIVE REACTION: La Roja reach Nations League final as late Joselu winner sets up Croatia clash
Spain secured their place in the Nations League final after beating Italy 2-1 on Thursday evening.
Joselu scored the winner in the 88th minute to set up a huge clash against Croatia this weekend.
La Roja took the lead early on through Yeremy Pino before Ciro Immobile levelled from the penalty spot soon after.
And the game lost is action after the opening two goals, with Unai Simon's save the best entertainment in the second half.
But as extra-time loomed, substitute Joselu pounced on Rodri's deflected strike to ignite Spain celebrations.
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
That’s all for our live coverage of Spain’s 2-1 semi-final win over Italy!
Joselu’s late winner has set up a clash with Croatia in the Nations League final on Sunday!
And talkSPORT.com will be running a live blog of all the action so make sure to tune in!
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
Joselu has made an incredible impact for Spain!
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has reacted to the defeat.
Mancini said: “Spain deserved the win even if they scored late on. Playing a slightly different way than usual tactically has probably cost us in the end.”
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
Delight for Spain and new boss Luis de la Fuente!
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
Spain will face Croatia in the Nations League final on Sunday!
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
The Spanish celebrations are underway!
Spain 2-1 Italy: Reaction
Joselu sends Spain to the Nations League Final in only his third cap!
Spain 2-1 Italy: Full time
IT’S ALL OVER! SPAIN REACH THE NATIONS LEAGUE FINAL!
Joselu’s late winner is sends La Roja through to face Croatia on Sunday!
Spain 2-1 Italy
90+2′ Zaniolo is booked for an elbow.
He goes up to challenge for a high ball and smashes in Le Normand.
Spain 2-1 Italy
90′ There will be four minutes of added time.
Italy have thrown everyone forward!
Spain 2-1 Italy
89′ That’s how much it means for Spain!
GOAL! Spain 2-1 Italy: Joselu
88′ AND JUST LIKE THAT! JOSELU WINS IT!
The game looked to certainly be heading to extra time but Spain have won it!
Rodri’s shot is blocked and it falls to substitute Joselu who taps in from close range!
Spain are heading to the Nations League final!
Spain 1-1 Italy
87′ Simon’s save earlier on has seemed to end the action.
The game is slowing and legs are tiring.
Spain 1-1 Italy
85′ Morata is replaced by Joselu.
We’re now into the final five minutes.
Can either team find a late winner or are we heading to extra-time?
Spain 1-1 Italy
83′ And now Morata has been booked.
He argues a little too much with the referee and is cautioned.
Spain 1-1 Italy
81′ Morata flicks a header well over the bar.
He has been involved all game but hasn’t found the final touch.
Spain 1-1 Italy
79′ Spain are controlling the ball late on.
They’re looking for a winner but have to wary of the Italian counter.
Mancini’s side have threatened on the break throughout and will look to pounce.
Spain 1-1 Italy
76′ Verratti is on for Frattesi for Italy.
We’re now into the final 15 minutes.
Spain 1-1 Italy
74′ Spain make a double change.
Fati comes on for Pino and Merino is replaced by Ruiz.
Spain 1-1 Italy
73′ Dimarco does superbly down the left to find a cross!
He whips one to the back post towards Di Lorenzo but Alba is there to clear and prevent a sure goal!
Spain 1-1 Italy
70′ Spain make another substitution.
Gavi comes off for Canales.
Spain 1-1 Italy
68′ Simon and Donnarumma have stepped up in the second half!
CHANCE! Spain 1-1 Italy
65′ WHAT A SAVE SIMON!
Frattesi strikes from point blank range and the Spanish goalkeeper superbly reacts to deny him!
Italy are somehow not in front!
Spain 1-1 Italy
62′ The game is slowing once again.
In a similar fashion to the first half, all the action came early on.
Spain 1-1 Italy
60′ Italy make a double change.
Chiesa and Cristante come on for Immobile and Jorginho.
