For Spain, though the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil brought an end to their historic run in major international tournaments that featured three successive titles, in Europe alone, the streak is still alive.
Following their capture of the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012, Vicente del Bosque's side enters Euro 2016 in France looking to claim an unprecedented third straight crown on the continent.
According to Del Bosque, Spain "are the favourites" because they are the holders, but this time around, La Roja aren't surrounded by the same feeling of supremacy. This is a team in a transitional phase, one in which a number of new faces are looking to push through a period of evolution in terms of style and tactical approach.