Spain’s women’s team received a rousing welcome in Madrid after winning the Women’s World Cup.

It was all smiles when the Spanish team touched down in Madrid after their FIFA World Cup triumph against England on Sunday. The team led by the Real Madrid player Olga Carmona received a rousing welcome from thousands of fans who couldn’t help it but congratulate the women for replicating what the men’s team did in 2010 after they won the men’s World Cup against the Netherland during the South Africa 2010 World Cup.

The newly crowned champions led by their captain Olga Carmona took part in the celebrations and it was a beautiful moment for them. Olga who had lost the dad two days before the finals on Sunday took part in the celebrations as well. She took the opportunity to address the thousands who had gathered:

“Today is a very special day for the entire country, but it’s also a bit complicated for me.

“Yesterday was a day of mixed emotions for me,” she said. “At one point it was the best day of my life, but then it became the worst. I’m really moved to be able to offer this joy for the entire country. Now you have the star that you all wanted so much, and not only the one that we will carry on our chests, but also all the ones that are in the sky and that accompanied us.” The captain concluded.

They were paraded throughout some parts of Madrid to the cheering crowds on an open-air bus to the celebrations grounds where music was played and merrymaking was held.

Spain won the World Cup after defeating England 1-0 with the goal coming from Olga Carmona.