Fans celebrate after Spain's royal welcome in Madrid
Spanish royalty celebrates Euro 2024 success
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Thousands of fans joined street celebrations in Madrid after Euro 2024 champions Spain returned home to a royal welcome.
Spain beat England 2-1 in Sunday's final in Berlin to win their record fourth European crown.
They travelled from Germany to the Spanish capital on Monday and first met with Spain's King Felipe VI and his family.
The party then continued into the city as supporters gathered at Cibeles Square and lined the streets for Spain's open-top bus parade in anticipation of seeing their heroes and the Henri Delaunay Trophy.
Spain players, led by Euro 2024-winning captain Alvaro Morata, sing with the fans in Madrid
Match winner Mikel Oyarzabal holds the Henri Delaunay Trophy aloft as he celebrates with his team-mates on stage
Thousands gathered to celebrate with the players in the Spanish capital
Spain's players showed off the trophy from an open-top bus and waved at spectators
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Spain defender Dani Carvajal gets his hands on the silverware during the bus tour
The open-top bus had 'C4mpeones de Europa' written on the front and side, meaning 'Champions of Europe', with the 'a' replaced by a '4' because it is Spain's fourth European title
Earlier in the day, Spain's squad presented the trophy to King Felipe VI of Spain
Morata shakes hands with Queen Letizia of Spain
Manchester City midfielder Rodri was involved in the celebrations
Crowds gathered at Cibeles Square in Madrid to welcome their heroes home
Morata shows off the trophy as the squad touched down on Spanish soil