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

#14 Xabi Alonso

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Alonso was mainly used as a substitute in 2008

Alonso featured mainly as a substitute in Euro 2008 but, with key players resting, he captained Spain in the final group game against Greece, earning the man of the match award. Despite a strong performance, he could not attain a starting position in the team, highlighting Spain's strength in depth. Spain went on to win the tournament and he featured in four of Spain's six matches.

Alonso was playing in Liverpool at the time of Euro 2008. He later joined Real Madrid in 2009 where he spent 5 seasons. The Spanish vetaran now plays for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

#15 Sergio Ramos

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Ramos was one of the best young defenders of the tournament

Sergio Ramos played a crucial part in Spain's 2008 Euro triumph, forming a formidable back 4 along with his team-mates. Just 22 in 2008, Ramos mainly played as the right-back showing immense maturity and skills throughout the tournament.

Ramos was part of Real Madrid at that time and he still continues to be a part of Los Balncos and is one of their most senior and important players. Ramos mainly plays as a centre-back now and Spain will be pinning their hopes on him and Pique to do the defensive duties during the 2016 Euros.

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