Italy 1-2 Spain: Gavi shines and Torres dispatches the Euro winners

Spain sealed their place in the Nations League final with an entertaining 2-1 win over Italy at the San Siro on Wednesday. The European champions were beaten by the team they edged in the semis of the tournament in the summer, thanks to a brace from Ferran Torres.

The Man City forward netted from two Mikel Oyarzabal assists in the first half.

Bonucci was sent off for the hosts after an elbow on Sergio Busquets earned him a second yellow shortly before half-time.

That made it harder for Italy after the break but Pellegrini scored from Chiesa’s pass as they faced down Unai Simon.

Gavi was key for Spain, a dazzling presence in midfield among a side playing well as a whole under Luis Enrique, despite the criticism for squad composition the coach has received from some quarters.

Spain will face France or Belgium in the final on Sunday night.