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Under-21 EURO highlights: all the goals

A record 78 goals were scored in 21 games as Spain won their fifth U21 title: watch them all now.

Federico Chiesa (Italy)

Federico Chiesa (Italy)

U21 EURO: all the results

U21 EURO: all the results

See the full story of the 2019 Under-21 EURO after Spain turned the tables on 2017 winners Germany.

Under-21 EURO: every man of the match

Spain's Dani Olmo was man of the match in the final against Germany: see every winner of that honour in 2019.

Under-21 EURO semi-finalists: how they qualified

Spain, Germany and Romania qualified as group winners with France through as best runners-up.

Highlights: Belgium 1-3 Italy

Highlights: Belgium 1-3 Italy

Watch the goals that gave the hosts victory in Reggio Emilia and check out extended highlights on UEFA.tv by clicking here.

Federico Chiesa (Italy)

Federico Chiesa (Italy)

Belgium v Italy facts

Belgium were 1-0 friendly winners away to Italy in October 2018 and will be looking for a Group A repeat.

Highlights: Italy 0-1 Poland

Highlights: Italy 0-1 Poland

Watch Krystian Bielik's winner for Poland and check out extended highlights on UEFA.tv.

Where to watch the 2019 Under-21 EURO

Find out how to watch the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship where you are.

Italy v Poland facts

Italy are unbeaten in their four competitive matches with Poland as the teams meet in Bologna.

Highlights: Italy 3-1 Spain

Highlights: Italy 3-1 Spain

Watch Federico Chiesa's double and the other goals that gave the hosts an opening day victory. For extended highlights of this match and the rest of the 2019 U-21 EURO, check out UEFA.tv.

All-time Under-21 EURO dream team

All-time Under-21 EURO dream team

We asked and you answered – an all-time dream team compiled by followers of @UEFAUnder21.

Under-21 EURO: how to pronounce the players' names correctly

Get the names right now; you may be using them a lot once the U21 contenders are big stars.

U21 EURO memories: highlights, winners, star players

Whet your appetite for this summer by taking a trip down U21 EURO memory lane.

Under-21 EURO: one to watch from each team

Under-21 EURO: one to watch from each team

UEFA.com picks out one player from each of the 12 finalists who might be worth keeping a special eye on.

U21 EURO: all the pre-tournament friendlies

U21 EURO: all the pre-tournament friendlies

UEFA.com tracks all the U21 EURO finalists' friendly results since qualifying finished last year.

Italy v Spain facts

The two most successful EURO U21 teams meet in Bologna as host Italy kick off Group A against Spain.

Pirlo relishing U21 EURO: 'It's the best thing there is'

Recalling his Under-21 glory days, Italy legend Andrea Pirlo spoke to UEFA.com about the importance of the U21 EURO.

Under-21 EURO: all the confirmed squads

Under-21 EURO: all the confirmed squads

All the finalists have submitted their squads – check out who you can expect to see in action this summer.

Apply to be a volunteer at Under-21 EURO

You can apply now to volunteer at this summer's Under-21 EURO in Italy.

Team facts: Italy

A tribute to U21 EURO ambassador Andrea Pirlo

We pay tribute to U21 EURO ambassador Andrea Pirlo – a man with history in this competition and plenty more besides.

Classic Italy U21 goals

Classic Italy U21 goals

Watch Italy goals from tournaments down the years, featuring Lorenzo Insigne, Mario Balotelli and Andrea Pirlo.

Under-21 highlights: Spain v Italy

Under-21 highlights: Spain v Italy

Watch all of the action from the second semi-final at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Under-21 highlights: Denmark v Italy

Under-21 highlights: Denmark v Italy

Watch all of the action from Group C at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

The story of the 2017 U21 EURO

The story of the 2017 U21 EURO

This summer's tournament reached its conclusion last night when Germany tamed Spain in Krakow. We take a photographic look back at every game of the finals.

Pick of the photos from the finals

UEFA.com has trawled through hundreds of images from the 21 matches at this summer's event and we look back at our favourite photos from a thrilling final tournament.

U21 EURO final tournament: Every result in Poland

U21 EURO final tournament: Every result in Poland

From England's 0-0 draw with Sweden in the tournament opener to Germany's title-clinching 1-0 final defeat of Spain, check out all the U21 EURO results right here.

Man of the match awards: Weiser takes final prize

Man of the match awards: Weiser takes final prize

Twenty different players were named man of the match during the U21 EURO, Stanislav Lobotka doing it twice and Mitchell Weiser honoured as Germany won the final.

Best behind-the-scenes photos from the finals

UEFA.com was backstage at every match of the Under-21 finals with our photographers capturing exclusive arrival and dressing-room shots. We look back at the pick of them.

Saúl hits the front in Golden Boot race

Saúl hits the front in Golden Boot race

Saúl Ñíguez's three goals against Italy have thrust the Spain striker to the top of the U21 EURO's adidas Golden Boot rankings, with team-mate Marco Asensio his closest rival.

Snap shot: Spain's stars of Jerusalem 2013

If the Spanish team that face Germany in Friday's final go on to achieve anything like what their starting XI from 2013 have done, then the future is bright for La Roja. We wind back the clock.

The semi-finals in photos

The semi-finals in photos

Four European heavyweights made it through the group stage and UEFA.com was on hand to witness all the drama as they sought a place in the final.

Saúl Ñíguez hat-trick sends Spain into final

Saúl Ñíguez scored a sensational second-half hat-trick as Spain beat ten-man Italy 3-1 to secure a place in the U21 EURO for the third time in the past four tournaments.

Saúl Ñíguez's semi-final hat-trick for Spain against Italy

Saúl Ñíguez's semi-final hat-trick for Spain against Italy

See how Saúl Ñíguez's three goals earned Spain a place in the 2017 final as they overcame Italy 3-1.

Semi-finals preview: England v Germany, Spain v Italy

England face Germany and Spain play Italy in Tuesday's U21 EURO semis – we look at the possible line-ups, hear from the coaches and come up with some killer facts.

1996 U21 final flashback: See how Totti's Italy beat Raúl’s Spain

1996 U21 final flashback: See how Totti's Italy beat Raúl’s Spain

Watch the big moments from the 1996 Under-21 final as an Italy team featuring Alessandro Nesta, Fabio Cannavaro and Francesco Totti beat a Spain side including Raúl and Gaizka Mendieta on penalties.

Lorenzo Pellegrini: 'Pogba gets you off your seat'

Italy midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini talks to UEFA.com about the growing family vibe in the Azzurrini camp, semi-final opponents Spain and how Paul Pogba "gets you off your seat".

Spain v Italy facts and stats

Spain v Italy facts and stats

The two most successful nations in U21 EURO history go head to head in the Krakow semi-final as four-time champions Spain take on five-time winners Italy.

How the U21 EURO group stage unfolded

And then there were four – England, Germany, Italy and Spain are through to the U21 EURO semi-finals. UEFA.com explains how the group stage unfolded.

Saturday's matches in photos

Saturday's matches in photos

It was the decisive night in Group C for Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic with two possible semi-final spots up for grabs. UEFA.com pans through the action in photo form.

U21 EURO best runner-up: Germany deny Slovakia

The three group winners in Poland all clinched a place in the last four of the U21 EURO, but how did Germany pip Slovakia and Portugal for the last semi-finalist be decided?

Italy beat Germany but both teams go through

Italy beat Germany but both teams go through

Federico Bernardeschi's first-half goal earned Italy a 1-0 win that puts them into the semi-finals as Group C winners, with Germany also through as best runners-up.

Highlights: Italy 1-0 Germany

Highlights: Italy 1-0 Germany

Watch all of the action from Group C at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Italy v Germany background

Despite boasting 11 Under-21 final appearances between them, Italy and Germany have met only once in the competition, Germany looking for a repeat of their 2009 semi-final win.

Saturday: Italy v Germany, Czech Republic v Denmark

Italy coach Luigi Di Biago has seen"desire in the eyes of my players", while Germany are playing the role of the underdog and the Czech Republic have belief in the race to top Group C.

U21 EURO: who's suspended and who could miss semi-finals?

U21 EURO: who's suspended and who could miss semi-finals?

With two full rounds of fixtures completed at the U21 EURO, there are a number of players suspended for the third group games or a booking away from missing a possible semi-final.

Asensio leads Saúl Ñíguez in Golden Boot race

Spain's Marco Asensio remains top of the U21 EURO scoring chart, though his compatriot Saúl Ñíguez has joined him in the race for the adidas Golden Boot by registering in successive games.

Wednesday's matches in photos

Wednesday's matches in photos

Czech Republic stunned Italy to blow Group C wide open before Germany turned on the style against Denmark. UEFA.com relives all the drama in photo form.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Alessandro Plizzari
Goalkeeper 12 Marco Carnesecchi
Goalkeeper 22 Mattia Del Favero

Defender 2 Claud Adjapong
Defender 3 Alessandro Tripaldelli
Defender 3 Luca Pellegrini
Defender 5 Alessandro Bastoni
Defender 5 Marco Varnier
Defender 6 Matteo Gabbia
Defender 13 Luca Ranieri
Defender 13 Nicolò Casale
Defender 14 Raoul Bellanova
Defender 15 Enrico Del Prato
Defender 16 Davide Bettella
Defender 16 Riccardo Marchizza
Defender 19 Marco Sala

Midfielder 4 Salvatore Esposito
Midfielder 4 Marco Carraro
Midfielder 4 Sandro Tonali
Midfielder 7 Davide Frattesi
Midfielder 8 Filippo Melegoni
Midfielder 10 Nicolò Zaniolo
Midfielder 14 Youssef Maleh
Midfielder 14 Fabio Maistro
Midfielder 17 Niccolo Zanellato
Midfielder 18 Giulio Maggiore
Midfielder 21 Andrea Colpani
Midfielder 21 Manuel Locatelli

Forward 9 Andrea Pinamonti
Forward 10 Patrick Cutrone
Forward 11 Gianluca Scamacca
Forward 17 Marco Tumminello
Forward 20 Moise Kean
Forward 20 Sebastiano Esposito
Forward 23 Riccardo Sottil

Coach

Coach Paolo Nicolato

Legend

Suspended

Matches

09 October 2020

Qualifying round

Víkingsvöllur Reykjavik

13 October 2020

Qualifying round

Republic of Ireland

12 November 2020

Qualifying round

Stade Municipal de Differdange Differdange

17 November 2020

Qualifying round

Form guide

D

IRL Republic of Ireland 0-0 ITA Italy
2019/10/10 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 10/10/2019
W

ARM Armenia 0-1 ITA Italy
2019/10/14 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 14/10/2019
W

ITA Italy 3-0 ISL Iceland
2019/11/16 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 16/11/2019
W

ITA Italy 6-0 ARM Armenia
2019/11/19 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 19/11/2019
L

SWE Sweden 3-0 ITA Italy
2020/09/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/09/2020

Statistics

Assists 10

Saves 19

Fouls committed 79

Fouls suffered 83

Played 6

Lost 1

Won 4

Drawn 1

Average scored 2.5

Average conceded 0.5

Cards 13 Yellow cards

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