Italy break jinx to end Spain's long European reign

  •  Italy knock out holders Spain in round of 16
  •  Chiellini and Pelle score in 2-0 victory
  •  Italy will face Germany in quarter-finals

The Italians, however, remained dangerous and would have doubled their lead earlier had Eder not lost out in a one-on-one with De Gea after being set up by a Pelle flick on the hour.

Spain kept plugging away and missed another good opportunity 15 minutes from time when Iniesta struck a volley that Italy captain Buffon did well to punch out.

The experienced keeper was decisive again in the closing stages, diving to save an effort from Gerard Pique shortly before Pelle put the outcome beyond doubt.