Bonucci Sees Red, As Spain Ends Italy Record Unbeaten Run In 2-1 Win

Italy’s world-record 37-game unbeaten run came to an end on Wednesday as Spain booked their place in the 2021 Nations League final with a 2-1 win at San Siro. 

Roberto Mancini’s side overcame Spain in the last four of Euro 2020 in July, but they were blown away by a Roja side who will play the winners of Thursday’s other semi-final between France and Belgium in the decider on Sunday. 

Ferran Torres was their star man, the Manchester City forward delivering two superb finishes either side of Leonardo Bonucci’s dismissal for the Azzurri before half-time. 

Lorenzo Pellegrini set up a dramatic finale with a breakaway goal in the 83rd minute. The excellent Federico Chiesa teed Pellegrini up for a tap-in after a lightning-quick break in the final 10 minutes yet Luis Enrique’s side held firm in the closing stages to progress to the final. 

The Italians were unable to find the leveller that would have preserved their remarkable undefeated streak at least into extra time. 

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