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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.

Update:
Spain 1-0 Czech Republic: King Felipe's joy at Piqué winner
JuanJo MartínEFE

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.

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

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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.