Spain's Euro 2008 winning squad - Where are they now?

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Spain beat Germany in the finals to win the Euros in 2008

#22 Ruben de la Red

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Ruben de la Red had two spells at Real Madrid during his playing career
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De la Red played for Spain under 21s before being called up by the senior team for a freindly with Italy on 26 March 2008, but did not make his debut. Uncapped, he was named in the nation's squad of 23 for Euro 2008 by coach Luis Aragones.

During the tournament's final group stage match, de la Red scored his only international goal with a powerful strike against Greece on 18 June, for a 2–1 win. De la Red was playing at Getafe when he was picked for the Euros.

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Following the Euros, he made a return to childhood club Real Madrid but a serious heart condition forced him to retire in 2010. He is now the manager of the Getafe B team.

#23 Pepe Reina

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Pepe Reina provided an ideal back up option for Iker Casillas
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Ever reliant and always the second choice goalkeeper, Pepe Reina has performed well for Spain whenever he has been called upon. In Euro 2008, he made a single appearance. The Spaniard was first choice goalkeeper at Liverpool during that time and he was considered one of the best goalkeepers in club football.

After his spell at Liiverpool, he had a loan spell at Napoli and Bayern Munich before he made a permanent move to Napoli this summer.

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