BORDEAUX, France (AP) - Spain's 12-year unbeaten run at the European Championship ended Tuesday when Croatia came from behind to stun the two-time champion.
Croatia ends Spain's 12-year unbeaten run at European finals
The 2-1 defeat relegated La Roja into second place in Group D and set up a mouthwatering round of 16 game between Spain and Italy, a repeat of the final four years ago. Ivan Perisic's 87th minute winner also ended Spain's unbeaten run at the tournament that stretched all the way back to 2004.
A draw would have been enough for Spain to secure first place in the group and a potentially easier second round game.