Spain v Croatia player ratings: Carvajal 8, Yamal 8; Modric 6, Budimir 5

First-half goals by Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal seal 3-0 win for Luis de la Fuente's side

Unai Simon 7/10

SPAIN RATINGS: Good one-handed stop from Brozovic's shot to prevent Croatia pulling score back to 2-1. Dreadful ball out resulted in Spain giving away late penalty, which he then saved only for Petkovic to score at second attempt … only for goal to be denied for Croatia encroachment. AFPShow less

Dani Carvajal 8/10

Scored in Champions League final for Real Madrid and made it 3-0 here with first-time close-range finish from perfect Yamal cross for his first goal in 45th game for Spain. A calm presence in defence. APShow less

Robin Le Normand 7/10

Real Sociedad defender will have tougher days at the office than dealing with Croatia’s toothless forward line. AFP

Nacho 7/10

Real Madrid veteran was rarely troubled with Spain coasting to victory and there will be far bigger tests to come for this defence. AP

Marc Cucurella 7/10

Chelsea left-back bombed forward regularly, which other teams will look to exploit as tournament progresses. Threw himself at Stanisic’s shot in second half to stop Croatia pulling goal back. EPA

Fabian Ruiz 8/10

PSG midfielder supplied lovely through-ball for Morata’s goal, then produced lovely skill and quick feet before firing low shot home for the second. EPA

Rodri 8/10

Fulcrum of this Spanish team who does not waste a pass and provides immaculate cover in front of defence. As reliable and consistent for his country as he is for club side Manchester City. Gave away late penalty with blatant trip on Pekovic to stop him scoring and earn yellow card. APShow less

Pedri 7/10

Like Rodri, barely put a foot wrong with his distribution even up against a Croatia midfield filled with experience. Barcelona midfielder already has 20 caps to his name aged just 21 and will be key player for Spain in Germany. EPAShow less

Lamine Yamal 8/10

Youngest player ever in Euros history at 16 years and 338 days. Winger involved in build-up to second goal and supplied perfect cross for Carvajal to make it 3-0. Denied second-half goal by fine Livakovic save. ReutersShow less

Nico Williams 7/10

Helped keep Croatia stretched by hugging left touchline with Yamal doing same on opposite flank. Coach Luis de La Fuente said the pair “have a gift from God" and although Williams did not have massive impact on this game, his pace always offered a threat. APShow less

Alvaro Morata 8/10

Spanish captain opened scoring just before half-hour mark with calm finish to become joint third top scorer in the history of Euros with seven goals. Went off injured in second half. EPA

Dani Olmo 6/10

SUBS: (On for Pedri 60’) RB Leipzig winger made a few surging runs after coming on but final ball was lacking. AP

Mikel Oyarzabal 6/10

(On for Morata 67’) Slotted in with minimum fuss with game already won. AP

Mikel Merino 6/10

(On for Williams 67’) Real Sociedad’s former Newcastle United midfielder was neat and tidy after coming on. AP

Martin Zubimendi N/A

(On for Rodri 86’). Reuters

Ferran Torres N/A

(On for Yamal 86’). AFP

Dominik Livakovic 7/10

CROATIA RATINGS: Fenerbahce goalkeeper had no chance with any of the goals as defence opened up by excellent Spanish passing. Brilliant save to deny Yamal second-half goal. EPA

Josip Stanisic 7/10

Should have scored in second-half but Cucurella able to block his shot. Defensively, will be happy enough with how he dealt with pace and trickery of Williams. EPA

Josip Sutalo 6/10

Dragged out of position for Spain opener, which gave Morata space to run through and finish. AP

Marin Pongracic 7/10

Centre of Croatia’s defence was ripped open for first goal as team lost its shape against quick counter-attack and Pongracic was unable to get back and prevent Morata scoring. EPA

Josko Gvardiol 7/10

Almost helped pull goal back for Croatia when his cross-come shoot flew across face of goal when slightest touch would have sent ball into net. Caught at wrong end of pitch when Spain launched counter-attack for first goal. APShow less

Marcelo Brozovic 7/10

Part of a midfield three with 372 appearances between them going into the game. Thought he had pulled goal back for Croatia with side-footed finish only for Simon to save well. AP

Mateo Kovacic 6/10

Had Croatia’s first attempt at goal after 30 minutes, a weak strike easily saved by keeper. Experienced midfield trio helped side enjoy 53 per cent of possession but it was Spain who produced the killer passes going forward. EPAShow less

Luka Modric 6/10

Midfield maestro playing against country where he has played for last 12 seasons but will not have enjoyed this 90 minutes. Beaten by quick feet of Ruiz ahead of PSG player making it 2-0. Taken off along with Kovacic in second half. AFPShow less

Andrej Kramaric 5/10

Failed to offer any cutting edge as Croatia’s attacking threat did not materialise and were completely outshone by the opposition’s forward players.

Lovro Majer 5/10

Anonymous showing from Wolfsburg attacker and can count himself lucky not to have been hooked. The Croatian fans that had taken over the Olympiastadion will have been bitterly disappointed at their powder-puff attack. ReutersShow less

Ante Budimir 5/10

Attacker, who plies club trade with Osasuna in Spain, was feeding on scraps. Sent one difficult header high and wide, failed to get on end of Gvardiol cross with goal at mercy. Hooked before hour mark. ReutersShow less

Ivan Perisic 6/10

SUBS: (On for Budemir 56’) Huge fan favourite given superb reception when coming on. His encroachment into box before penalty would result on Petkovic being denied a consolation goal. EPA

Mario Pasalic 6/10

(On for Modric 65’) Match was already over and little opportunity to make mark. Reuters

Luka Sucic 6/10

(On for Kovacic 65’) Fresh legs brought into midfield battle that was already lost. AP

Bruno Petkovic 6/10

(On for Kramaric 72’) Saw penalty saved by Simon only for ball to be sent back into the box, which he then finished … only for goal to be disallowed for encroachment ahead of the spot-kick. AP

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said his team had to keep their feet firmly on the ground despite an impressive 3-0 win over Croatia to kick off Euro 2024 in style on Saturday.

La Roja defeated Zlatko Dalic's side in Berlin in their opening match, launching their bid for a record fourth triumph with goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal.

“We have to stay calm, motivated and proud, that's my message,” De la Fuente told reporters. “The players know the country is going to be very excited, we're aware of that and of the euphoria.

“We just have to stay calm and be professional because staying calm is power.”

De la Fuente's side overpowered Croatia in the first half and largely kept their opponents at arm's length in a more relaxed second half and they will go into the next game against reigning champions Italy in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday in high spirits.

“Of course, this give us a boost, and settles us, but in five days we have a big game against Italy,” he continued.

“Above all we have to stay calm, our target is still very far away, we have to just keep our feet on the ground.”

Captain Morata set La Roja on their way in Group B with a low finish after 29 minutes before Ruiz soon doubled the lead after some quick footwork inside the Croatia penalty area.

Carvajal volleyed home a third from close range in first-half stoppage time after a superb cross from Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal – whose start saw him become the youngest player to feature at a European Championship aged 16 and 338 days.

Croatia saw a late goal from substitute Bruno Petkovic ruled out for encroachment when he slotted in a cross after his initial penalty had been saved.

Coach Dalic apologised to the tens of thousands of Croatia fans who travelled for his side's disappointing opening performance.

“It was a great atmosphere. I don't know how many Croatia supporters were here today,” Dalic said of the crowd at the Olympiastadion, which was mostly made up of Croatia fans.

“I apologise for this bad show today. It was amazing how many of them travelled here and my message is that I apologise to them.

“We weren't aggressive enough, we were too far away from their players. We gave them too much space and when you give such players so much space, it is difficult. Especially in the first half.”

Croatia next face Albania in Hamburg on Wednesday, before a potentially crucial closing group match against reigning European champions Italy in Leipzig on June 24.