Spain confirmed their status as one of the greatest national teams in football history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 on Sunday night in the Euro Cup 2012 final in Kiev, Ukraine to retain their European crown. Vicente del Bosque's team became the first side to successfully defend a European Championship title, as well as the first to win three consecutive major tournaments after their triumphs at Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. Andres Iniesta and Xavi were the architects of victory, playing key roles in goals by David Silva, Jordi Alba and Fernando Torres. The tournament was co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine.