#and for the most part were more interested in defending and relying on random breakaways to dash ahead but i was in agony

[doux-amer]

First team to win four Euros, first team to win all their matches at a Euro (and even before the final, first team to win six matches at a single Euro). Best team by far in the tournament and they did it with such ease, more easily than even the iconic Spain squads of old. I felt more relieved than happy when the whistle blew (and spent a good portion of the match yelling at the TV lol) because England has had luck with late goals, but god, this is the most deserving team. It was obvious from the start. I don't feel as in love with this side as the 2008–12 squads, but I'm so happy for them and they're so lovable. :') Maybe some of them aren't household names, but they're such a united group and god, seeing Morata and Carvajal (this Euro, I've finally managed to put aside my dislike for him—at least on the national level) share an emotional moment like that, seeing everyone pile on at the end. Just...super happy for everyone especially ones who got criticized or whom people dismissed.

Happy that Nico's MOTM, Rodri's best player of the Euros (so deserved! I was nervous when they subbed him during half-time), Nico scored and Lamine assisted him, and Dani Olmo, wow. What a tournament's he had and Oyarzabal won the match, but Olmo saved it. WHAT kind of insane save was that?!?!?! :')<3 I'm excited to see where this Spain side goes over the next few years. And happy Jesús Navas got another Euro title under his belt so he's level with a lot of his 2010 and 2012 compatriots who were around for 2008.

ANYWAY, SPAIN!!!! FOUR TITLES! After becoming the only other team besides France to win three major titles! And the only other team to have won the men's and women's World Cups! FIRST MAJOR TITLE (sorry, I'm not counting the Nations League here even though I just mentioned it) SINCE 2012. I can't believe twelve years have gone by, and ngl I got sentimental seeing Iniesta, V*lla, and Xavi...and I heard Torres was somewhere too, but I only saw other players/managers like Lahm, Ibra, Bale, Klinsmann, etc.? :/ But god, I felt so emotional seeing them. I got into Spain when they were known as that national team that is super talented but never won a World Cup and their only Euro win was in 1964 and now look at them. :')