Spain 4-0 Italy – Player Ratings – Euro 2012 Final – 1 July 2012
Below are player ratings for the UEFA Euro 2012 Final between Spain and Italy. Spain won the match 4-0 and have now won three major titles (2008 & 2012 Euro, 2010 World Cup).
Spain
Casillas – 7 – Was tested a few times and always up to the challenge
Arbeloa – 5.5 – Didn’t have much to do as Spain dominated most of the match
Piqué – 6 – Solid as usual and didn’t have to do much defending
Ramos – 5.5
Alba – 7 – A great goal to make it 2-0
Busquets – 6.5
Xavi – 8.5 – The heart of the offense and his passing is second to none
Alonso – 7.5 – Provides great service from midfield and defensive cover for others to attack
Iniesta – 7
Silva – 7.5 – Scored a great header
Fábregas – 7 -
Torres – 6.5 – Had a goal and assist in the final moments
Mata – 6 – Scored a goal on his first touch
Pedro – 5.5
Italy
Buffon – 5.5 – Didn’t have a great match but really had no help from his defense
Abate – n/a – Was subbed out early in the first half due to injury
Bonucci – 4 – Didn’t get much help from the midfield but was couldn’t slow down the great Spanish attack
Barzagli – 4 – See Bonucci
Chiellini – 4.5
Pirlo – 5.5 – Didn’t have much of the ball or really have much of an impact
Marchisio – 5
De Rossi – 5
Montolivo – 5
Balotelli – 5.5 – Didn’t get much help up top and couldn’t convert the few half chances he had
Cassano – 5.5
Balzaretti – 5
Motta – 5
Di Natale – 5
