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Former Italian striker Gianluca Vialli, who is part of the BBC's TV coverage today, says Italian defenders Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli are the type of players who "love to defend". 

It's a bit of a dying art these days, so it got us thinking: what dying arts in football would you like to see return? Black boots, footballers without tattoos, a corner beating the first man?

Let us know via #bbceuro2016, external or via text on 81111

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Spain's Alvaro Morata is sure to find himself in familiar company today. The Juventus forward, who has scored 12 goals for his club this season and three at Euro 2016, will come up against Juve team-mates Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini. 

Morata laughed in a recent interview: “They've told me to wear a helmet to play against them."

Barzagli added: “There are no friends on the pitch. I struggle even to say hello to them before kick-off, as it’s an issue of concentration. Morata is one of many dangers in the Spain side. They have a lot of quality and we must be wary of everyone.”  

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As expected, Italy boss Antonio Conte rings the changes - seven in total from the much-changed XI that lost to the Republic of Ireland in their final group match.

Only Mattia de Sciglio, Alessandro Florenzi, Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci remain.

It is pretty much the same side that defeated Sweden, with only the injured Antonio Candreva missing out. Florenzi is expected to switch sides to replace him, with Di Sciglio on the left.

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No such issues for Spain boss Vicente del Bosque. He names the same team for the fourth straight match at this tournament.  

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Spain's loss to Croatia in their final graoup gamewas a costly one, casting them onto the tough side of the draw. The 2-1 defeat came courtesy of Sergio Ramos missing a penalty and Ivan Perisic's late winner in one of my favourite games of the tournament. 

Shame that the Croats have since departed after losing to Portugal. 

Spain started the tournament with a narrow win over Czech Republic as Gerard Pique headed in late on to finally make their dominance count. Vicente del Bosque's side were far more ruthless against Turkey, where Alvaro Morata's double helped earn a 3-0 win. 

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We've got this game covered on TV, radio and online. Gary Lineker presents live coverage on BBC One from 16:30 BST, and he is joined by Gianluca Vialli, Thierry Henry and Vincent Kompany.

Over on BBC Radio 5 live, Conor McNamara will bring you full match commentary alongside Jermaine Jenas.

You can watch or listen at the top of the page.

Italy do revert to type as they make seven changes from the Republic of Ireland defeat. Mattia de Sciglio comes in for the injured Antonio Candreva at right wing-back.

Spain are unchanged.  

More to follow.

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Both teams come into the last 16 on the back of a defeat. Italy's perhaps more forgivable than Spain's.

Antonio Conte's team beat Belgium 2-0 in their opener, before Eder's late strike sank Sweden to ensure they would qualify top of Group E.

That led to Conte making eight changes against Republic of Ireland, who beat the Azzurri thanks to Robbie Brady's late header. 

With few of the replacements impressing, expect Italy to revert to type against Spain.

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BBC Sport at Stade de France in Paris

It was a very busy stroll around the Stade de France for Kevin (left) and Gary, who were in demand from fans wanting photos and TV crews alike.

Every 10 yards or so someone wittily shouted 'Braveheart'. Nothing quite like playing to type. 

The Glaswegians booked their tickets a year ago and, despite sporting Italy tops, are more bothered about watching a good game than favouring any particular side.

"I'm fascinated by the tactical battle, to see how Spain will play against an Italian defence that has looked unbelievable so far."  

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The Italian players are out on the Stade de France pitch in their dark shirts and jeans, looking very casual, while Spain have opted for the more traditional trackie. 

Not sure what the bloke above has come as, but I'm sure once the game kicks-off he'll be giving it all that.

Spain found themselves on the tough side of the draw after their last-gasp defeat by Croatia in their final group game.

And it gets no easier in the last eight. The prize for the winners is a quarter-final tie against world champions Germany, although they have never beaten Italy in a tournament game. 

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Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini: “The beginning of Spain's golden period coincided with their win over us in 2008. It was only in Kiev [at Euro 2012] that we weren’t able to give them a game - we hadn’t been able to recover from our semi-final against Germany. 

"In all the others we saw more balanced games decided by incidents. That’s how the game will be on Monday. Details can make all the difference.”

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That landmark victory was achieved by Spain en route to winning Euro 2008, and they also beat Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final with a footballing masterclass. There was the small matter of the 2010 World Cup in between too.

That symbolic quarter-final also began a superb record against the Azzurri. Spain have lost just once in 11 meetings since and are unbeaten in four tournament matches, with another penalty shootout win achieved at the 2013 Confederations Cup. 

We are yet to lose a heavyweight team from Euro 2016 so far but that will change today. Who do you fancy?

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As Spain stepped up to face Italy in a quarter-final penalty shootout at Euro 2008, they had never beaten their familiar foes at a major tournament. But then something changed: La Roja held their nerve. 

Iker Casillas saved two Italian penalties and when Cesc Fabregas scored the winning spot-kick, it was heralded as a 'eureka' moment.  

It finally gave them the belief to win a trophy, and they haven't done too badly since.