España Eurocopa - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Spain has won the Eurocup three times: in 1964, 2008, and 2012. They are one of the most successful teams in the history of the tournament.
- 2. The Spanish national team is known as "La Roja" (The Red One) because of their red home kits.
- 3. Spain's most capped player is Sergio Ramos, who has represented the national team 180 times as of 2021.
- 4. The all-time leading goal scorer for Spain is David Villa, who scored 59 goals for the national team during his career.
- 5. Spain's current head coach is Luis Enrique, who took over the team in 2018.
- 6. Spain's most famous player is likely Xavi Hernandez, who was a key player in the team's success during the early 2010s.
- 7. Spain's most memorable Eurocup victory came in 2012 when they defeated Italy 4-0 in the final to win their third title.
- 8. Spain's home stadium is the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, although they play their home games all over the country.
- 9. Spain has a fierce rivalry with Portugal, with matches between the two teams often referred to as "El Clásico Iberico."
- 10. Spain will be competing in the 2021 Eurocup, held in various cities across Europe, and will be looking to add a fourth title to their collection.