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MUNICH -- The last time Spain were in a major tournament final was 12 years and eight days ago. All but one of the XI starters who demolished Italy in Kyiv to win Euro 2012 that day played for either Real Madrid or Barcelona. And these were peak El Clasico times too: Pep Guardiola vs. Jose Mourinho, European trebles and 100 point seasons, Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo.
Most had been a part of the Euro-winning 2008 side and the World champions 2010 side, too.