Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué believes it’s not fair the coin toss determines who takes the first penalty, given that those starting the shootout usually win.
Italy booked a place in the UEFA Euro 2020 Final, beating Spain on penalties in the semis at Wembley Stadium.
Federico Chiesa broke the deadlock after the hour mark with a curler, but Alvaro Morata levelled the score with 10 minutes remaining, sending the game to extra time and then to penalties.
Italy started the shootout with Manuel Locatelli, who missed his attempt, but, luckily for the Azzurri, Dani Olmo sent his shot over the bar.
No es casualidad que las cuatro tandas que ha habido tanto en la @EURO2020 como en la @CopaAmerica haya ganado el equipo que primero tira. Las estadísticas dicen que el primero tiene más opciones y en un torneo así no me parece justo que un sorteo haga que empieces con desventaja
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) July 6, 2021
However, Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué believes Italy had the edge over La Roja as they started the shootout, winning the coin toss.
“It is no coincidence that in four games at EURO 2020 and Copa America the teams that started the shootouts won,” the Spain defender wrote on Twitter.
“The statistics say that who starts has more options and in a tournament like this and it does not seem fair to me that a coin toss makes you start with a disadvantage.”
Alvaro Morata missed the decisive penalty for Spain, while Jorginho was surgical from the spot and sent the Azzurri to the Final.
Morata breaks silence after crucial penalty miss against Italy
Spain coach Luis Enrique revealed Morata had taken the penalty kick despite an adductor problem.
Italy will face either England or Denmark in the Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, July 11.