Spain created history in magical fashion as they outclassed Italy and claimed a successive European crown to feature to their 2010 World Cup triumph.
Vicente del Bosque's aspect staged a compelling claim to be the best international aspect of all time because the Euro 2012 final was remodeled into an exhibition with Italy - who performed creditably for long periods - passed brutally into submission.
David Silva's header was reward for Spain's early supremacy and new Barcelona recruit Jordi Alba doubled the lead simply before half-time with a blistering run and end.
The scoreline was emphatic at the conclusion however Italy performed with nice resolve. Once they were reduced to ten men once losing third substitute Thiago Motta to injury, however, they were ruthlessly exposed by masters of the passing art.
Fernando Torres emerged as a late substitute to create a strong impact; steering home Spain's third then putting in Chelsea team-mate Juan Mata to inflict the ultimate wound on a bedraggled Italy.
Spain's virtuoso performance was a decisive answer to a growing band of critics who had forced coach Del Bosque and his players to defend themselves against allegations that they'd been "boring" throughout Euro 2012 at the pre-match media conference.
And even Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, in an ill-timed contribution, wrote that Spain "have betrayed their philosophy and turned it into one thing additional negative".
Not on tonight.
Every quality that has led to them dominating world soccer since they won Euro 2008 and therefore the World Cup in South Africa 2 years later was dropped at bear.
It was a heartbreaking night for Italy and coach Cesare Prandelli however there was no shame in being overwhelmed by a team of such quality. they'll mirror with satisfaction on their work before this chastening evening.
Spain, maybe stung by the words of criticism aimed in their direction, started with a pace and tempo of passing that the Italians found not possible to measure with.
The warning signs were posted for Italy when an extended spell of possession ended with Xavi shooting simply over - however it had been not long before they were ahead.
Cesc Fabregas was utilized within the so-called "False Nine" role as Del Bosque played while not a standard striker. the previous Arsenal star proved the tactic may be a positive force instead of a negative one.
He collected the masterly Andres Iniesta's pass and outflanked Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini before delivering perfectly for Silva to go beyond keeper Gianluigi Buffon.
It was Chiellini's final contribution as he swiftly succumbed to the thigh injury that has been troubling him within the later stages of the tournament and was replaced by Federico Balzaretti.
Italy's response to Silva's goal and therefore the early Spanish onslaught was commendable as Antonio Cassano twice had shots saved by keeper Iker Casillas however a goal of brilliance in creation and execution created their task mountainous.
Alba demonstrated precisely why Barcelona were thus keen to bring the graduate of their famous La Masia youth academy back to the Nou Camp from Valencia when he ended a blurring run on to Xavi's excellent pass with a composed finish past Buffon.
Prandelli acted throughout the interval, sending on Antonio Di Natale for Cassano. Twice he virtually got the goal that would have halted Spain, heading simply over before bringing a fine save out of Casillas.
Italy's third and final modification came when Motta replaced Riccardo Montolivo however Italy's luck was summed up when he suffered a hamstring injury among minutes and therefore the Azzurri were reduced to ten men.
Spain were currently winning with one thing to spare and Del Bosque took the chance to get rid of the outstanding Fabregas and introduce Chelsea striker Torres for the closing stages.
It was a chance he took, adding the ultimate thrives by steering home Spain's third and unselfishly putting in Mata's end to spherical off a spectacular performance.
Vicente del Bosque's aspect staged a compelling claim to be the best international aspect of all time because the Euro 2012 final was remodeled into an exhibition with Italy - who performed creditably for long periods - passed brutally into submission.
David Silva's header was reward for Spain's early supremacy and new Barcelona recruit Jordi Alba doubled the lead simply before half-time with a blistering run and end.
The scoreline was emphatic at the conclusion however Italy performed with nice resolve. Once they were reduced to ten men once losing third substitute Thiago Motta to injury, however, they were ruthlessly exposed by masters of the passing art.
Fernando Torres emerged as a late substitute to create a strong impact; steering home Spain's third then putting in Chelsea team-mate Juan Mata to inflict the ultimate wound on a bedraggled Italy.
Spain's virtuoso performance was a decisive answer to a growing band of critics who had forced coach Del Bosque and his players to defend themselves against allegations that they'd been "boring" throughout Euro 2012 at the pre-match media conference.
And even Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, in an ill-timed contribution, wrote that Spain "have betrayed their philosophy and turned it into one thing additional negative".
Not on tonight.
Every quality that has led to them dominating world soccer since they won Euro 2008 and therefore the World Cup in South Africa 2 years later was dropped at bear.
It was a heartbreaking night for Italy and coach Cesare Prandelli however there was no shame in being overwhelmed by a team of such quality. they'll mirror with satisfaction on their work before this chastening evening.
Spain, maybe stung by the words of criticism aimed in their direction, started with a pace and tempo of passing that the Italians found not possible to measure with.
The warning signs were posted for Italy when an extended spell of possession ended with Xavi shooting simply over - however it had been not long before they were ahead.
Cesc Fabregas was utilized within the so-called "False Nine" role as Del Bosque played while not a standard striker. the previous Arsenal star proved the tactic may be a positive force instead of a negative one.
He collected the masterly Andres Iniesta's pass and outflanked Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini before delivering perfectly for Silva to go beyond keeper Gianluigi Buffon.
It was Chiellini's final contribution as he swiftly succumbed to the thigh injury that has been troubling him within the later stages of the tournament and was replaced by Federico Balzaretti.
Italy's response to Silva's goal and therefore the early Spanish onslaught was commendable as Antonio Cassano twice had shots saved by keeper Iker Casillas however a goal of brilliance in creation and execution created their task mountainous.
Alba demonstrated precisely why Barcelona were thus keen to bring the graduate of their famous La Masia youth academy back to the Nou Camp from Valencia when he ended a blurring run on to Xavi's excellent pass with a composed finish past Buffon.
Prandelli acted throughout the interval, sending on Antonio Di Natale for Cassano. Twice he virtually got the goal that would have halted Spain, heading simply over before bringing a fine save out of Casillas.
Italy's third and final modification came when Motta replaced Riccardo Montolivo however Italy's luck was summed up when he suffered a hamstring injury among minutes and therefore the Azzurri were reduced to ten men.
Spain were currently winning with one thing to spare and Del Bosque took the chance to get rid of the outstanding Fabregas and introduce Chelsea striker Torres for the closing stages.
It was a chance he took, adding the ultimate thrives by steering home Spain's third and unselfishly putting in Mata's end to spherical off a spectacular performance.
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