The final match of Euro 2012, Italy who were never seen as favourites are playing against current title holders Spain. The two teams played in the group matches with a 1 - 1 draw, with goals from Di natale and Cesc fabregas. Will Italy suprise Spain like they did the germans? Will Spain go on to win the Euro back to back?

Spain player to watch: Jordi Alba.
For all of Spain's attacking talent, it is left-back Alba who has caught the most attention this tournament. Providing an outlet in a position that has historically been seen as Spain's weakest, the defender has also helped his country keep the best defensive record in the competition. Sealing a €14 million move to Barcelona from Valencia has put him in the spotlight and the final will provide him another platform upon which to shine.

Italy player to watch: Mario Balotelli.
It is always him and, after his performance in netting a brace to see off Germany in the semi-finals, it can be no-one else. Balotelli's impact in the knockout rounds has been immense and he has shown the watching world all that he has to offer: pace, power and a finishing touch that makes him one of the most exciting young players in world football. He has kept his cool to ensure that he has the stage to showcase his talent – now he must use it.

Key Battle: Xavi v Andrea Pirlo.
Two pass-masters who are soon to become past-masters; one wonders if the classy duo will be quite the same force at the European Championship in 2016, but for now they remain two of the finest central midfielders in the world. Boasting a great first touch and vision second to none, they are the heartbeat of their respective teams and dictate the tempo at which they play. The key to opening up the opposition's defence in Kiev will come from the feet of one of this pair and their vast experience will ensure that the occasion does not get the better of them.

Trivia: Three of the four games between Spain and Italy at the European Championship finals have ended as draws. The only one that didn't was a 1-0 for Italy in 1988.

Stats: With 69 shots, Italy have attempted the most so far at Euro 2012. Spain, meanwhile, have made 58 passes per shot at this tournament, as compared to 44 at the 2010 World Cup and 33 at Euro 2008; their last 28 European Championship goals, including penalties, have all come from inside the box.

Match

Will be a great match but will be very tight and tactical. I think the italians will have an edge.the momentum will be with them. My head goes with italy but my heart with spain. Again will be an interesting match up. Balloteli against pique,pirlo against xavi ,cesc/torres against chellini .

euro final? Well i go with Italy,cos i dont lyk da heavy presence of Barca players in spain,cos am a Chelsea fc fan..i do love Mario Balotelli,cos he is Black and deserves to be respected in Italy due to the role he played in the win over Germany.

No matter how spain is italy gonna win go italy

Everybody is for Italy!

Me too!

Pirlo and Ballotelli deserve to hold that trophy!

Nice work!

I suport italy luvs buffon and pirlo.

I have already given it to italia....though the match is gonn be tough but with the help of mario balotelli in the attacking and pirlo distributing skill,Even the scoreline is italy 2 and spain 0

Azzurri for the cup

goooooooooooooo italiiiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaa

Spain all d way. Viva spain, viva fcb.

I may have developed a soft spot for 'Caesar' after the last match against 'Hitler' but that does not mean I won't support my darling 'Amigos' in today's GRAND FINALE.

HALA SPAIN...
HALA MADRID...

donigspain: I may have developed a soft spot for 'Caesar' after the last match against 'Hitler' but that does not mean I won't support my darling 'Amigos' in today's GRAND FINALE.


HALA SPAIN...
HALA MADRID...

amigos my dear

the spaniards will pass tha living hell outta the italianus, sSPAINISH BOIZ FOR THE CUP, THEY ARE THA BEST, CONCIDED JUST ONCE HISTORY READY TO REPEAT ITSELF IT CUDNT GET ANY BETTER.

Casilas, Ramos, Alonso my homies!
Madrid4lyf!
Viva La espanyol!

I believe Italy will draw more supporters today due to the fact that they were not considered as favourites but have finally made it to the final. Emotions will direct many to root for Italy.
Spain, on the other hand, will have relatively lower support in today's match since many already know they would make it to the final.
I consider this a match between:
REASON vs EMOTION
HEAD vs HEART

B4 d tournament, i was rooting 4 Germany, i had Sympathy 4 Portugal as a die hard CR7 Fan(wit dat, u knw m nt xpected to like barca playaz dominated spain) buh afta watchin italy's first match, i started likin them, i hate Spain .... Forza Italiano

Italy all the way

Spain all the way.

Spain all the way!!! JORDI ALBA has been a revelation in this tournament, I can understand why Barca wants him at all cost

Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA

My team germany is not in d final so am jst going to b a neutral.i tink

Obere4u: Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA Up ITALIA

e b lyk say u dey look 4 visa go italy.kip shouting,dey will hear u soon

donigspain: I may have developed a soft spot for 'Caesar' after the last match against 'Hitler' but that does not mean I won't support my darling 'Amigos' in today's GRAND FINALE.

HALA SPAIN...
HALA MADRID...

u r sounding lyk my senior bro.lol

I've already place bets against spain, no going back! Go italia!
. . . And pirlo is better than xavi, dont compare them again.

sake of my 2 Ghanaian brothers, Balotelli & his brother Enoch, I go support Italy

Only if wishes were horses, today wld've been one-sided game in favour of the italians, am in support of them winning too. But common guys isn't this mountain too big for them to clime. Personally i think its 2 big.

I think the Italians have been destined to win this all along. . .I have so much respect for Prandelli and I have a feeling that his tactical genius will shine through tonight!

naturally anyone who hates FCB would be here shouting italy, italy,italy. but then the italians are gonna swallow the sedative pills after spain pass the hell out of them. and dont nobody tell me that the tiki taka is boring cus it's only when you have to watch your beloved team chase and chase and chase the ball but to no avail and therby hide at the back that the tiki taka becomes 'boring'

dont compare them are you kidding me or what? xavi hernandez? the greatest midfielder over the last 4 years? remember euro 2008? remember sa 2010? pirlo is a legend alright but dont compare them?? Common man! Mind your choice of words.

J12: I've already place bets against spain, no going back! Go italia!
. . . And pirlo is better than xavi, dont compare them again.

SPAIN will win ITALY... I bet u with my kidney

In as much i want Italy to win Spain will still win by a goal margin