There has been an understandably euphoric reaction from the Spanish media after the national side became the first side to win three major international tournaments in a row last night.

The Spanish press were this morning reflecting on Barcelona’s shock exit from the Champions League against Chelsea, pointing out the Catalans’ bad luck and the “three darkest days” of coach Pep Guardiola’s four-year reign.

ESPANYOL coach Mauricio Pochettino has condemned the racist abuse aimed at Barcelona defender Dani Alves during the Catalan derby and said it needs to be “eradicated” from football.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed that at least two goal-line technology systems have proved themselves fast and accurate and could be in place for the 2012-13 season.

The Spanish Professional Footballers’ Union (AFE) and Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) have begun their latest meeting in a bid to find a solution to avert strike action for the opening two rounds of the new Spanish season.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he wants to know what is really happening at the club before committing his future to the Reds.

Italy’s media hailed Inter Milan’s heroics today after they eliminated holders Barcelona to reach the Champions League final.

THE Madrid press joined the rest of the world’s media in hailing Lionel Messi as the greatest player on the planet following his display against Arsenal.

TERMS such as “failure”, “catastrophe” and “nightmare” filled the Spanish press yesterday in the wake of Real Madrid’s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.

FORMER Arsenal chief executive David Dein, director Ken Friar, legendary Gunners striker Thierry Henry and Hull manager Phil Brown were among those to pay tribute to Arsene Wenger yesterday.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has risked infuriating Arsenal by expressing his ambition to play with Cesc Fabregas at the Nou Camp and claiming his Spain team-mate has “Barca DNA”.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of Robinho joining the treble winners before the end of the transfer window, admitting his side are unlikely to make any more signings this summer.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists he is unconcerned by the decision of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) to reopen the case against him over alleged drug use during his time as a player at Brescia.

Barcelona midfielder Sergi Busquets insists he would welcome the addition of Javier Mascherano to the treble-winners squad this summer, even though it could spell bad news for his own hopes of securing a starting berth.

REAL MADRID general director Jorge Valdano claims the club are already in negotiations with Manchester United over Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has admitted that he has been trying to persuade former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.

Valencia are in talks with David Villa over an improved contract, sporting vice president Fernando Gomez has revealed.

Samuel Eto’o’s agent has rubbished reports which suggested the Barcelona forward is set for a move to Ligue 1 champions Lyon.

Andrei Arshavin’s agent insists his client is in no rush to find another club, and believes his eventual destination may depend on the outcome of some of the summer’s other transfer sagas.

SPAIN’S first major trophy for 44 years sent the country into raptures on Sunday night with the following day’s press continuing the frenzied celebrations.

Barcelona playmaker Deco has denied reports he has already signed an agreement with Chelsea.

Barcelona midfielder Deco believes Arsenal’s Alexander Hleb is the ideal candidate to replace him when he leaves the Nou Camp this summer.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso claims he will not think about his future until after Euro 2008.

Roberto Assis, the brother and agent of Barcelona’s Ronaldinho, has denied claims the 28-year-old forward has already made up his mind to leave the Catalan club in the summer.

Barcelona will look to close the gap on bitter rivals Real Madrid to one point when they host the Primera Liga leaders at the Nou Camp on tomorrow night.

Ronaldinho’s agent has dismissed reports there is any agreement in place for the Barcelona playmaker regarding a move to Chelsea.

Chelsea assistant manager Henk Ten Cate has denied attempting to entice Ronaldinho to Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona’s impending capture of Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has been welcomed by the Spanish giants’ playmaker Lionel Messi.

The Spanish press today hailed the impending arrival of Thierry Henry at Barcelona with almost universal praise.

Cesc Fabregas believes the lure of Barcelona could prove “difficult” for Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry to resist this summer.

Manchester United appear to be closing in on the capture of Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna.

Chelsea’s England midfielder Frank Lampard looks set to pledge his future to the Barclays Premiership champions despite admitting it would be a dream to play in Spain.

RAFAEL BENITEZ yesterday hinted that Liverpool were unlikely to move for Raul and Luis Figo when he claimed: “We know our limitations.”

Rafael Benitez today hinted that Liverpool were unlikely to move for Raul and Luis Figo when he claimed: “We know our limitations.”

Ronaldinho has admitted there was a confrontation in the tunnel after his Barcelona side bowed out of the Champions League at Chelsea last night.

The majority of the Spanish press have chosen to turn a blind eye to the racist abuse dished out to England players during the friendly in Madrid on Wednesday night.

SWEDEN striker Henrik Larsson wants to play at Barcelona next season.

Sweden striker Henrik Larsson wants to play at Barcelona next season.

David Beckham is being blamed by some for Real Madrid’s Champions League exit - even though he never played in the 3-1 defeat by Monaco that sealed the fate of the Spanish champions.

BARCELONA coach Raddy Antic does not believe reports that the club will sign England captain David Beckham.

THE future rather than the past was on the minds of worried Barcelona fans yesterday after the Spanish football giant’s Champions League exit less than 24 hours before.

Valencia go into their Champions League final against Bayern Munich with rumours rife it will be coach Hector Cuper's final match in charge.