Euro2008 - Euro 2008

Alonso stars in Spain win

Liverpool midfielder nets twice in victory over Denmark

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Xabi Alonso scored twice as Euro 2008 champions Spain cruised to a 3-0 victory in Denmark.

Spain finally shook off their 'underachievers' tag with a stylish success in Austria and Switzerland and they were on song again as they put Denmark to the sword.

The first half remained goalless with the home team fighting hard to keep Spain at bay.

However, Liverpool midfielder Alonso broke the deadlock five minutes into the second period to set Spain on their way.

Xavi, named Player of the Tournament at Euro 2008, doubled Spain's lead on 74 minutes.

Alonso added his second of the night in the final minute to give new boss Vicente del Bosque the perfect start to his reign.

Spain Squad list

  • SPA 4 - 1 RUS

    Group D - Tue 10th Jun - KO 17:00

    Spain SPA 4 - 1 RUS Russia

    • Tivoli Neu Stadium
    • Innsbruck
  • SWE 1 - 2 SPA

    Group D - Sat 14th Jun - KO 17:00

    Sweden SWE 1 - 2 SPA Spain

    • Tivoli Neu Stadium
    • Innsbruck
  • GRE 1 - 2 SPA

    Group D - Wed 18th Jun - KO 19:45

    Greece GRE 1 - 2 SPA Spain

    • Wals-Siezenhem Stadion
    • Salzburg
  • SPA 0 - 0 ITA

    Quarter Final - Sun 22nd Jun - KO 19:45

    Spain SPA 0 - 0 ITA Italy

    • Ernst Happel Stadion
    • Vienna
  • RUS 0 - 3 SPA

    Semi-Final - Thu 26th Jun - KO 19:45

    Russia RUS 0 - 3 SPA Spain

    • Ernst Happel Stadion
    • Vienna
  • GER 0 - 1 SPA

    Final - Sun 29th Jun - KO 19:45

    Germany GER 0 - 1 SPA Spain

    • Ernst Happel Stadion
    • Vienna
Group D
Team Pl Pts
Spain 3 9
Russia 3 6
Sweden 3 3
Greece 3 0