Italy came from behind to secure a commanding victory against Albania in the ongoing UEFA European Championships.
Italy also known as the Azzurri, faced an early setback by conceding a goal in the cane, but they quickly turned the tide to secure a crucial victory in their first match of the competition.
Albania’s lightning-fast goal after just 23 seconds created a historic moment, setting a new record for the fastest goal ever scored at the Men’s European Championship finals.
Bastoni’s equalizer from a well-executed corner kick and Barella’s impressive long-range strike that found the back of the net were pivotal moments that shifted the momentum in Italy’s favor.
Five minutes later, Nicola Barella’s long range drive just outside the box gave the Italians the lead in the game.
Barella’s goal marked his 10th for Italy, surpassing the legendary Totti’s record of 9 goals for the Azzurri.
This achievement underscores Barella’s growing influence and goal-scoring prowess for the national team.
The strong start in the competition bodes well for Italy’s prospects as they look ahead to future challenges in the tournament.
Italy will be aiming to take inspiration from this victory when they take on Spain in their next game of the competition.