Italy vs. Albania Player Ratings as Federico Chiesa, Nicolo Barella show their quality
Albania looked ready to upset Italy after scoring the fastest goal in the history of the Euros, thanks to a gift from the Azzurri. But Luciano Spalletti's men quickly found the response, scoring two goals to take the lead.
Italy would then buckle down and secure a 2-1 victory over the upstarts, sending a statement that they are back to defend their European Championship crown after collapsing and missing the last World Cup.
Here are the player ratings from Italy's 2-1 win over Albania.
Italy Player Ratings
GK Gianluigi Donnarumma, 7.5 - Can't be criticized for the Albania goal at the near post, as no keeper would have been able to react to that. Donnarumma more than made up for that goal with a game-saving stop with his back late in the match.
LB Federico Dimarco, 5.0 - A poor e...