Italy

Italy were simply too good for Belgium in the quarter-finals, bringing an end to the Red Devils' golden generation with a 2-1 win. The return of Giorgio Chiellini reinforced an already solid defence but goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma demonstrated why he is the hottest free agent in world football right now with some stunning saves. But it is in attack where Italy are starting to hit their straps. Lorenzo Insigne scored a trademark goal to settle the tie but it was Federico Chiesa who caught the eye with an electric performance. Roberto Mancini is likely to persist with a front three that also includes Ciro Immobile despite the Lazio man casting himself as villain after some unnecessary theatrics in the build-up to Nicolo Barella's opener. Spain needed some terrible Swiss penalties to punch their ticket to the last four for the third time in the past four editions of the Euros. It was their toughest test with Swiss fortitude turned up to maximum to force extra time and penalties for a second successive game. Sergio Busquets saw his spot kick crash against the post but that was the only blemish on another polished performer from the Barcelona metronome. This match wouldn't look out of place as the final but one will fall by the way side. Italy seem stronger across the board than Luis Enrique's men and look well set for a fourth European Championship final appearance. Prediction: Italy to extend unbeaten run to 33 matches