Team profile: Spain


La Furia failed to impress at 2014 FIFA World cup, but Vicente Del Bosque's team is still the current European champion. There is some surprises in Spanish squad - Fernando Torres, Diego Costa and Juan Mata weren't called up. But here are Celta's star Nolito, and also Saul and Koke from Athletico Madrid. Veterans like Iniesta and Sergio Ramos will be key players of La Roja in the road to the fourth title in Spain's history.

Spain at European championships


Squad:

The manager: Vicente del Bosque


The man, who led Spain to their first World cup in 2010. Del Bosque's career is related to Real Madrid, where he played 14 years and managed Los blancos three times. He won the Champions league in 2000 and 2002 and also was Best club coach in 2002. With Spain Del Bosque won FIFA World cup and European championship in 2012. He will resign from the post after this tournament.

The star: Andres Iniesta
One of the architects of the "tiki-taka" style at Barcelona, the midfielder won dozens of trophies. His variety on the pitch makes him one of the most creative players in Spanish La Liga. Iniesta plays mainly as a central midfielder, but he can be on the wing and behind the striker as well. Without his partner in midfield Xavi, Iniesta will take the lead in La Roja squad.

Spain's matches in Group D:

13 June 2016 - Spain - Czech Republic - 15:00, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse

17 June 2016 - Spain - Turkey - 21:00, Allianz Riviera, Nice

21 June 2016 - Croatia - Spain - 21:00, Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux

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