The Spanish national team on Monday visited the Zarzuela Palace, home of King Felipe VI, and the Moncloa Palace, residence of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, before celebrating their Euro 2024 triumph with an open-top bus parade through Madrid. 🎉🚍
Having won all seven of their matches at the European Championship in Germany, including a thrilling 2-1 victory over England in the final on Sunday, Spain proudly lifted the Henri Delaunay Trophy for a record fourth time in 2024, joining their previous wins in 1964, 2008, and 2012. 🏆🇪🇸
King Felipe VI praised the young star Lamine Yamal, saying, \"Given the brilliance that Lamine Yamal has gifted us at the age of 16, there's not really much to add.\" 👑✨
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his ambition for the team, stating, \"We want a lot. We want more.\" 💬🔥
Rafael Nadal, Spain's 22-time Grand Slam champion, also lauded the success of \"La Roja,\" adding, \"I think the Spanish team played amazing from the first day of the Euros to the last. The whole country is very proud.\" 🎾👏
The victorious team paraded through the heart of Madrid, culminating at Plaza Cibeles where tens of thousands of fans joined the celebration. 🥳🎉
Captain Alvaro Morata shared his pride, saying, \"We're champions of Europe! I've been proud to be captain of this team. Sometimes I score [goals], and sometimes I don't, but I promise you that I've given everything to win this European Championship … I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. It was magical.\" ⚽🌟
Spain's midfielder Rodri was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance, while Yamal earned the Best Young Player award with a tournament-high four assists. 🏅⚽
