Spain 1-0 Czech Republic: King Felipe's joy at Piqué winner
Spain's monarch was at the Stadium de Toulouse for La Roja's victory over the Czechs - and was ecstatic after the centre-back's crucial goal. <ul> <li> <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2016/11/15/football/1479204038_933320.html" title="England - Spain, friendly match live coverage minute by minute">England - Spain Live</a>. </li> </ul>
Spain got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a victorious start against the Czech Republic on Monday afternoon, ending their hoodoo of never in their history having won a match on the date 13 June.
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Despite dominating against Pavel Vrba's side, La Roja had to wait until late on to secure all three points as Gerard Piqué's 86th-minute header proved the difference in Toulouse.
King jubilant after Piqué winner
Spain's king, Felipe VI, was in attendance at the Group D clash - and, as can be seen in the photograph above, the nation's monarch could not conceal his delight following the Barcelona defender's goal.
El Rey felicita a @SeFutbol por su victoria en el debut #EURO2016 #ESPCZE #VamosEspaña @rfef https://t.co/RCSSiOfbX4 pic.twitter.com/ypX3ToIfdO
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) June 13, 2016