ALVARO MORATA NEWS

Creates three chances in Empoli game Morata sent in one inaccurate cross, created three scoring chances, won two duels and had one successful take-on in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Morata came off the bench at half-time in this and tried to set up his teammates multiple times, but to no avail. He was not threatening on his lone attempt. He will likely have to shoulder a bigger role with Cristiano Ronaldo no longer in town. Juventus will face Napoli away in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo

Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits post against Udinese Morata took three shots (zero on target), drew one foul, won three duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Morata drew the start as Cristiano Ronaldo was initially benched. He co-led his team in shots and rattled the woodwork on a good-looking header. He tallied 11 goals and nine assists in 32 Serie A matches (23 starts) last season. Juventus will host Empoli Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Italy Morata took two shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs to Italy, missing in the shoot-out.

Impact Morata was surprisingly excluded from the XI, but he had a big impact off the bench, as he equalized by wrong-footing Gianluigi Donnarumma in a one-on-one after a cut through the middle. However, he had a key mistake in the shoot-out as he got denied on the penultimate shot, setting up Jorginho's clincher. He has scored three times during the Euro, taking 17 shots and creating three chances in six matches.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2020 moments: Italy advance to final with win over Spain in penalty shootout

After a drama-filled match vs. Spain ⁠— including a penalty shootout ⁠— Italy are into the Euro 2020 final! Here are the top moments.

JULY 6, 2021

The Latest: Italy reaches final, beats Spain in shootout

Italy has reached the European Championship final by beating Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals

It’s a match between teams who have almost forgotten what it feels like to lose

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Only 4 teams remain at Euro 2020, which is headed to Wembley

The European Championship is coming to Wembley Stadium for the final three games of the tournament

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top-scoring Spain with concerns up front at Euro 2020

Spain has advanced to the European Championship semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournament

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Less effective in win Morata failed to take a shot in 54 minutes of Friday's win over Switzerland on penalties.

Impact Morata had taken at least three shots in every previous match of the Euros but was shut down by the best defensive team the Spanish have faced so far. With the games only going to get tougher, it's important that Morata puts this game behind him and gets back on track as he's still scored in two of his last four games.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy and Spain to meet again at a European Championship

Italy and Spain are going to meet at the European Championship for the fourth tournament in a row and this time a place in the final will be on the line

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Enrique Hails 'Dominant' Morata Alvaro Morata has been subjected to abuse after some tough outings for Spain but stood tall in their win over Croatia.

JUNE 29, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Morata scores as Spain beats Crotia 5-3 in extra time COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Spain first gifted Croatia a bizarre own-goal, then threw away a late 3-1 lead. Alvaro Morata made sure it didn't...

JUNE 28, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Morata scores as Spain beats Croatia 5-3 in extra time

Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in extra time to give Spain a 5-3 win over Croatia and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores needed goal in win Morata scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) during 120 minutes of Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Morata took an impressive strike on the half-volley to extend Spain's lead in extra time and finish with a win. He's faced plenty of critics due to missed opportunities in the group stage, but the confidence from manager Luis Enrique and his own determination have helped keep him on track. With eight shots on goal in four games, Morata will be an important piece for his team's success in the quarterfinals.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats Spain coach Luis Enrique says the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and his family need to be met with ”a robust response” fro...

JUNE 27, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats Spain coach Luis Enrique says the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and his family need to be met with ”a robust response” fro...

JUNE 27, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats

Spain coach Luis Enrique says the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and his family need to be met with ”a robust response” from police

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain, Croatia peaking ahead of Euro 2020 knockout game

Spain midfielder Dani Olmo will be facing some familiar opponents when his team plays Croatia in the round of 16 at the European Championship

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Belgium beats Portugal 1-0 at Euro 2020

Belgium held Cristiano Ronaldo scoreless and defeated defending champion Portugal 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olmo Says Morata Abuse Is Not Acceptable Alvaro Morata revealed he has been subjected to abuse and Spain team-mate Dani Olmo has criticised those responsible.

JUNE 26, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Luis Enrique Says Spain Silenced Critics With Euro 2020 Rout The maligned Alvaro Morata missed a penalty, but Spain piled on five goals for an equal-high European Championship winning margin.

JUNE 24, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Slovakia 0-5 Spain When Alvaro Morata missed a penalty early in the first half, it seemed like Spain would be on their way to another draw. A calamitous own go...

JUNE 24, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Spain finally spark into life against hapless Slovakia A dominant Spain recovered from Alvaro Morata’s saved penalty to beat Slovakia 5-0 and set up a clash with Croatia at Wembley next Monday.Sl...

JUNE 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Misses pen in win Morata missed a penalty from four shots taken (three on goal) during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Slovakia in Group E.

Impact Morata looked better in this game but he fell victim to the same penalty woes that have afflicted others throughout this tournament and now fell to him. The confidence that manager Luis Enrique has shown publicly for Morata should be enough to confirm his starting spot for the knockout rounds, and he takes enough shots to have upside even if he still struggles to score with consistency.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE