Uefa Euro 2012 final in pictures

What a night it was in Kiev as Spain created history by becoming the first team ever to win three successive major international tournaments, by defeating the Italy in the UEFA EURO 2012 Final.

The Spaniards dominated the game completely and truly deserved the victory as they outclassed and outplayed the Italians. Want to relive it again? Then, take a look below as we recap the final in pictures. Note: Click on the Images to view in Bigger Size.

The UEFA EURO 2012 final ball and trophy in the Olympic Stadium before the UEFA EURO 2012 final between Spain and Italy.

Spain fans enjoy the atmosphere ahead of the UEFA EURO 2012 final match at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.

Italy fans enjoy the pre match atmopshere during the UEFA EURO 2012 final match at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.

German singer Oceana performs during the closing ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.

Spain line up for the UEFA EURO 2012 final.

Italy line up for UEFA EURO 2012 final.

Italy’s prime minister Mario Monti, UEFA president Michel Platini and Spain’s Prince Felipe watch the UEFA EURO 2012 final.

Italy’s Ricardo Montolivo tackles Spain Sergio Busquets during the match.

Spain’s David Silva heads in the opening goal of the UEFA EURO 2012 final.

Spain’s David Silva celebrates with his teammate Alvaro Arbeloa after scoring the opening goal.

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini leaves the pitch due to injury.

Italy respond positively after the setback as Spain’s Iker Casillas denies Italy’s Mario Balotelli a chance to head in.

Spain’s Jordi Alba score their second goal of the game just before half time.

Spain’s Jordi Alba celebrates scoring his first ever international goal and Spain’s second of the game.

Italy’s Mario Balotelli reacts after Spain take a two goal lead into half time.

Spain’s Iker Casillas jumps to punch away a dangerous Italy corner in the early stages of the second half.

Italian substitute Thiago Motta is stretched off after being on the pitch for just 4 minutes. Italy down to 10 men with 30 minutes to play.

Substitute Fernando Torres scores Spain’s third goal past Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon.

Spain’s Fernando Torres celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game and his third goal of the tournament which wins the Golden Boot award.

Juan Mata scores Spain’s fourth goal of the night past Gianluigi Buffon.

Spain’s Juan Mata celebrates with his teammate Fernando Torres after scoring his side’s fourth goal of the game.

Spain celebrate their victory after defeating Italy 4-0 in the UEFA EURO 2012 final.

Mario Balotelli reacts after Spain successfully defend their European Championship crown.

Captain Iker Casillas of Spain lifts the trophy after victory over Italy in the UEFA EURO 2012 final in Kiev.

Spain’s Iker Casillas lifts the Henry Delaunay cup high for the second consecutive time in four years.

Italy’s Mario Balotelli cries as he shows his dejection following defeat to Spain in the UEFA EURO 2012 final.

Spain players and coaching staff celebrate with the trophy.

Celebrations continue in the dressing room as the Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and Prince Felipe pose with the players.