The Azzurri’s world record 37-game unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 loss to Spain in the UEFA Nations League semifinal on Thursday. Italy, which earlier this year lifted the postponed Euro 2020 title after beating Spain in the semis on a PK tiebreaker, fell victim to two strikes by 21-year-old Ferran Torres, who now has 12 goals in 21 appearances for Spain. Italian defender Leonardo Bonucciwas ejected in the 42nd minute for his second yellow card.
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