Croatia vs Albania EURO 2024 Group B Matchday 2 preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, possible line-ups

Croatia had high hopes going into their Matchday 1 meeting with Spain but were no match for Luis de la Fuente's team in Berlin, slipping to just their third defeat in their last 13 EURO group stage matches. The importance of Wednesday's game is not lost on coach Zlatko Dalić, who says his side "have to win" at Volksparkstadion to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the third tournament in succession. Their improved second-half showing against the three-time winners certainly gives the Vatreni something to build on.

Albania made a mighty start against Italy, scoring the fastest goal in EURO history before eventually losing 2-1. There were plenty of positives for Sylvinho and his players against the reigning champions but, with Spain coming up in Düsseldorf on Matchday 3, the former Arsenal and Barcelona defender will have earmarked this contest as a must-win fixture. If they fly out of the traps like they did in Dortmund, they might just stand a chance.