Spain will be looking to revive memories of past glories as they head to Euro 2024 in Germany.
La Roja bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 16 stage with head coach Luis Enrique subsequently leaving his role.
The Spanish FA moved quickly to promote Under-21 boss Luis de la Fuente as his replacement ahead of the start of qualification for Euro 2024.
De la Fuente is under less pressure than previous Spain coaches, with his squad lacking the established star names of former years, but the two-time winners will still be expectant of a strong performance.
They finished top of qualifying Group A ahead of Scotland, winning seven of their eight matches, their sole blip coming in a 2-0 loss in Glasgow back in March. That's the only game they have failed to win since the World Cup, and that run included triumph in the UEFA Nations League this year.
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Spain found themselves locked in an unexpected battle with Scotland for top spot in Group A during qualifying. After losing their opening game in Glasgow, De la Fuente's side needed to rally in the second half of 2023.
Seven successive wins saw them overhaul Scotland, who ended up in second place in the group, as Erling Haaland's Norway missed out completely.
Spain have won two European Championships throughout their international history: in 2008, and 2012.
Italy have also won two, with Germany and France racking up three each, but Spain hold the proud record of being the only national team to defend a European title.
The double win came either side of their first World Cup glory as La Roja lifted the 2010 FIFA trophy in South Africa thanks to Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner over the Netherlands in the final.
Three major titles in a row
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