Having previously lost to France in the 1984 final, Fernando Torres excellent finish rounded off a superb 2008 tournament for the Spanish, resulting in elated fans draping themselves in red and yellow Spanish flags, cheering and shouting “Viva Espana”.

A first-half goal by Fernando Torres gave Spain their first major trophy in 44 years after a 1-0 Euro 2008 final win over Germany. The win at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria, gave Spain their second major tournament victory since they beat the Soviet Union in 1964 UEFA European Championship.