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Euro 2016: Italy exacts long-awaited revenge, ousts defending champ Spain

Italy had to wait four years for payback, but its Euro demons have been exorcised following a 2-0 victory vs. defending champion Spain on Monday.

Spain defeated Italy at Euro 2008, as well as 4-0 in the 2012 final, but this time Spain had no answer to Antonio Conte's men, who recorded a deserved victory.

Defender Giorgio Chiellini tapped in Italy's opener in the first half and only an impressive goalkeeping performance from David de Gea kept Vicente del Bosque's men in with a chance.

Alvaro Morata headed straight at Gianluigi Buffon as Spain looked to keep alive its hopes of a record third consecutive title, but wave after wave of Spain attacks crashed against the rock-solid Italian defense.