starring roles in Spain-Italy showdown
Spain and Italy are old enemies, but when they resume their rivalry in Saturday's crucial tie, all eyes will be on Marco Asensio and Andrea Belotti, two youngsters who have revitalized their team's attack options. The astronomer of Real Madrid Asensio, 21, and the 23-year-old forward Torino Belotti, were absent when Italy defeated Spain in Euro 2016 last year but have since become two of the attacking players Most exciting in Europe. The former world champions are tied for 16 points at the top of Group G and the winner of Saturday's showdown will be heavily placed to crown the group and automatically qualify for the 2018 World Cup, leaving the runner to fight in a play-off . Belotti, dubbed the rooster, who scored 26 goals for Torino last season and scored four goals from four starts in Italy's qualifying round, is central to Italy's hopes of leaving the Bernabeu victorious. Last season he left the track in Turin's 3-0 victory over Sassuolo, prompti...