New world champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday evening, with a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people turning out to celebrate, according to local authorities.

The players, some shirtless, others holding drinks, set off on their procession under a blazing sun along the main arteries in the city centre, where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting before the squad arrived at Cibeles Square.