Playoffs round-up: Portugal survive late scare while Sweden beat Czechs in extra-time
Undefeated in a record 37 games, Azzurri host Spain in Nations League semi-finals
Lemar goal gives Atletico Madrid last-gasp victory at newly-promoted Espanyol
Italy equal unbeaten record but frustrated by Bulgaria; winning start for Flick's Germany
Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them
‘It’s very unfair we don’t have half the stadium full of Italian fans and half Spaniards’
Extra-time strikes from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina earn quarter-final spot
Milan exit upset some fans but goalkeeper has not conceded in 874 minutes for Italy
Roberto Mancini’s side efficient and entertaining in swatting aside Switzerland
Italy make in nine wins in a row with 4-0 win over Czech Republic
And why does Joe Hart need a social media team to type two word messages?
Remember, these are not competitive internationals with tournament qualification at stake
Italian has bounced back from unhappy spells at Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla
Portuguese star makes it 30 goals for the season with two against Lazio on Monday
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