Italy defender Andrea Barzagli says his team need no motivation as they prepared for their last 16 clash with two-times defending champions Spain.

SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Andrea Barzagli, Italy defender:

"It's easy to prepare a game like that (against Spain) because it's a very important match and we are very keen to play it. We don't need to be motivated. Except for the second period of the game against Croatia, Spain have proven that they are one of the favourite teams to win the title. We were ugly to watch in our three matches but we will have to fight, play thoroughly and hurt them.

SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Andrea Barzagli, Italy defender:

"In my opinion, Andres Iniesta is the best player of Spain and one of the best midfielders in the world for 10 or 15 years

SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Andrea Barzagli, Italy defender:

"We are ready. We prepare well for the match against Spain. We have trained also to take penalties. It's normal to do it. Everyone has participated: those who are used and those who are not. And sometimes, we can see funny things."