Croatia found themselves struggling to keep up with Spain during their EURO 2024 match, as Spain’s early goals from Álvaro Morata and Fabián Ruiz put them in a commanding lead. This was Morata’s seventh goal in the last three Euros, making him only behind Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of goals scored during that time period. The Atletico Madrid striker is also now just one goal away from Cesc Fàbregas’ record for goal involvements at the Euros, and sits third on the all-time list for goals in the European Championship, behind only Michel Platini and Ronaldo. It looks like Morata’s reputation as his country’s scapegoat may finally be changing.
