In Pictures: Spain celebrate Euro 2012 success

 

After becoming the only team in history to defend the European Championship, Goal.com takes a pictoral look at how Del Bosque's side celebrated back in Madrid

Spain clinched their third international tournament triumph in a row on Sunday night by putting four past Italy in the Euro 2012 final.

After going into the tournament as defending champions and slight favourites ahead of the likes of Germany and Holland, Vicente Del Bosque's side cruised through the group stages before finding an extra gear in the knockout rounds to easily seal success.

'I've heard that you can fit a lot of Rioja in this jug' | Del Bosque watches on

King of Europe | King Juan Carlos can but dream of such power

Keep an eye on the missus, Felipe! | Fernando Torres gets friendly with Princess Letizia

Campiones! | The team bus, featuring a bunch of players that hardly played

Who are you lot looking at? | Fans fight to get a good view

You'll never fit a bull through there | Spanish fans enjoy the carnival atmosphere

When does Beyonce get here? | La Rioja fans eagerly await their heroes on stage


"Oi, let me on your shoulders!" | The team bus moves into view

The world's strangest drag race gets set to start | The players revel in the celebrations

The Fonz looks a bit different these days | Ramos and Navas salute their style idol


Savour the moment | Skipper Iker Casillas captures the crowd on his phone

'Which one are you drinking out of, Sergio' | Ramos decides to upgrade on his pint of beer


Second time lucky | Ramos tries not to drop the cup like he did the Copa Del Rey


Put your hands up | Fans try to snap a picture as the bus crawls by


"Where's John Terry?" | The players celebrate their historic achievement