In 2012, Fernando Torres was no longer at his Liverpool peak, but he still delivered when it mattered most — helping Spain secure an unprecedented third consecutive major tournament by winning UEFA Euro 2012. Wearing the #9 shirt, Torres played a supporting striker role but ended the tournament as the joint top scorer, reminding the world of his poacher’s instincts.
🏆 Spain at UEFA Euro 2012 (Champions)
Group C Matches:
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⚖️ 1–1 vs Italy
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✅ 4–0 vs Ireland – Torres scored 2 goals
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⚖️ 0–0 vs Croatia
Knockout Stage:
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✅ Quarterfinals: 2–0 vs France
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✅ Semifinals: 0–0 vs Portugal (won on penalties)
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🏆 Final: 4–0 vs Italy – Torres scored 1 goal and assisted another
➡️ Spain became the first national team in history to win three major tournaments in a row (Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, Euro 2012).
⚽ Fernando Torres’ Role & Stats
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Position: Striker
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Matches Played: 5
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Goals Scored: 3
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Assists: 1
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Minutes Played: 189 (came off the bench in most matches)
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Awards:
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🥇 Golden Boot (won on tiebreaker for fewer minutes played)
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⚽ Goal + assist in the final vs Italy
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Though no longer the main man, Torres’ sharp movement and finishing were decisive in key moments.
🇪🇸 Spain Euro 2012 Squad
Coach: Vicente del Bosque
Goalkeepers
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Iker Casillas (#1 – Captain)
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Víctor Valdés
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Pepe Reina
Defenders
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Sergio Ramos
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Gerard Piqué
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Jordi Alba
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Álvaro Arbeloa
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Raúl Albiol
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Juanfran
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Javi Martínez
Midfielders
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Xavi Hernández
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Andrés Iniesta
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Sergio Busquets
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Xabi Alonso
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Cesc Fàbregas
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David Silva
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Juan Mata
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Santi Cazorla
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Jesús Navas
Forwards
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Fernando Torres (#9)
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Pedro Rodríguez
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Álvaro Negredo
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Fernando Llorente
