Main men: Spain's players pose with the World Cup trophy on their flight
World champions Spain received a hero's welcome as they touched down in Madrid today.
After winning the World Cup by beating Holland 1-0 in Johannesburg on Sunday night, the jubilant players arrived to a rapturous reception at Barajas airport.
A big crowd roared with delight as the players - led by skipper Iker Casillas holding the trophy - walked down the steps on to the tarmac.
Flying the flag: The colours of the national team are on show out of the pilot's window
Heroes: Xavi (left) and Andres Iniesta enjoy the attention at Barajas airport
The players headed off for a siesta before they are due to attend a reception hosted by Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero in the Spanish capital.
Around a million fans are expected to line the streets of Madrid when the players take part in an open-top bus parade from 6pm UK time.The plane carrying the squad and staff - complete with a Spanish flag flying from the front - landed just before 2pm local time.
The plane was emblazoned with the word 'Campeones', while two fire engines also made a guard of honour with their jet streams.
Casillas, who cried after victory on Sunday, again appeared to be on the verge of tears as he led his team across the tarmac.
Spain won the World Cup for the first time ever after Andres Iniesta's extra-time goal at the Soccer City Stadium.
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