Italy started their EURO 2024 campaign with a comeback victory against Albania after conceding an early goal to Nedim Bajrami within 23 seconds. Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella scored for Italy within five minutes to secure a 2-1 win. Despite the initial setback, Italy displayed composure, sticking to their game plan and demonstrating superiority. In a dramatic first half, Italy's quality shone through, leading them to a deserved victory.