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Italy and Albania have played against each other in international football matches, typically in the context of UEFA competitions like the European Championship qualifiers or friendly matches. Here’s an overview of their encounters and relevant details:

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Historical Matches

World Cup Qualifiers:

• 2018 World Cup Qualifiers:
  • March 24, 2017: Italy won 2-0 against Albania in a qualifier match held in Palermo, Italy. Goals were scored by Daniele De Rossi (penalty) and Ciro Immobile.
  • October 9, 2017: Italy won 1-0 in another qualifier match held in Shkodër, Albania. The winning goal was scored by Antonio Candreva.

Team Strengths and Key Players

Italy:

• Strengths: Italy is renowned for its strong defensive organization, tactical discipline, and a history of producing world-class defenders. They also have a balanced team with skilled midfielders and forwards.
• Key Players: Notable players in recent years include Leonardo Bonucci (defense), Jorginho (midfield), and Federico Chiesa (forward).

Albania:

• Strengths: Albania has a solid and disciplined team, often relying on a strong defensive setup and quick counter-attacks.
• Key Players: Key players have included Elseid Hysaj (defense), Berat Djimsiti (defense), and Taulant Xhaka (midfield).

Recent Form and Prospects

Italy:

• Recent Form: Italy won the UEFA Euro 2020, demonstrating a blend of solid defense and creative attacking play. They have also performed well in the Nations League.
• Prospects: Italy continues to develop a strong team, combining experienced players with emerging talents, maintaining their status as one of Europe’s top teams.

Albania:

• Recent Form: Albania has been improving steadily, competing well in European qualifiers and the Nations League. They have occasionally caused upsets against higher-ranked teams.
• Prospects: Albania aims to qualify for major tournaments more consistently. They are building a competitive squad with players gaining experience in top European leagues.

Head-to-Head Summary

Overall, Italy has a strong record against Albania, winning all their competitive encounters. However, Albania has shown significant progress in recent years and can be a challenging opponent. Matches between Italy and Albania reflect Italy’s historical footballing strength and Albania’s growing competitiveness in European football.