The hosts Italians triumphed in the final of the Nations League. © AP

Italy won the bronze medals at the Nations League final tournament. The European champions defeated the Belgian national team 2:1 in the small final. The goals were scored only in the second half, and Nicolo Barella opened the scoring with a great strike, putting Italy ahead. Later, Dominico Berardi added another goal from the penalty spot. In the 86th minute, Charles De Ketelaere reduced the scoreline for Belgium after a successful pass from Kevin De Bruyne, but they failed to score more goals in the remaining time. At 21:45 Lithuanian time, Spain and France will meet in the final.