Italy's bid to become Under 21 European champions for the sixth time ended at the semi-final stage of the 2017 competition on Tuesday, when they were beaten 3-1 by Spain in Krakow.
Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez scored all three goals for the
Spaniards, who will face Germany in the final on Friday.
Italy's hopes were damaged when they had Roberto Gagliardini
sent off for a second card after Niguez had put Spain in front
early in the second half.
Federico Bernardeschi levelled for the Azzurrini, but, with
an extra man, Spain had no problem taking back command and
easing into the final.
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