Spain stars value opening victory

Álvaro Morata and Isco told UEFA.com of the importance of victory over Russia whilst Taras Burlak praised the Spanish pressing and Denis Cheryshev looks for more sharpness in Russia’s attack.

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See how Thiago fired Spain to 2013 U21 glory against Italy
As Spain and Italy meet again, watch the goals from the 2013 final in Israel when Thiago scored a hat-trick as Spain came out on top.
Five U21 long-range stunners featuring Lüftner's strike for the Czech Republic
Watch five brilliant long-range efforts from the Under-21s down the years, featuring Georginio Wijnaldum, Aleksandr Hleb and the superb third goal by the Czech Republic against Italy from this year’s tournament.
Watch Bruma and four other stunning volleys
See Bruma’s spectactular goal for Portugal against Spain at the Under-21s and four other goals scored full on the volley, featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Zinédine Zidane.
Italy v Czech Republic: See what happened in their last three U21 finals meetings
As the teams meet for the fourth time in the Under-21 finals since 2000, watch goals from all three of their previous encounters, including Andrea Pirlo’s stunning free-kick winner in the 2000 final.
Watch Redmond and the other two-tournament U21 goalscorers
Nathan Redmond joined an exclusive club when he scored England’s winner against Slovakia, having found the net in two Under-21 finals tournaments. Watch that goal and see five of the six other players to have achieved the feat, including Andrea Pirlo, Branislav Ivanović and Thiago Alcántara.
Pellegrini or Mandžukic? Which was your favourite overhead kick?
How does Lorenzo Pellegrini’s stunning bicycle kick for Italy against Denmark compare with Mario Mandžukic’s acrobatic effort for Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final? Watch both goals now and have your say - #U21EURO

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