History of Iberia (airline) War, mainly in its Madrid - Barcelona line, although a great part of the planes of its fleet were requisitioned by the Spanish Republican Air Force and used as military transports. As the name "Iberia" was still registered, it was used anew when airline operations began in 1937 in territory held by the rebel faction during the Spanish Civil War. In 1939, after the end of the conflict, the planes belonging to LAPE's fleet were repainted with the Iberia airline livery. When the Iberia company fully restarted operations following the Civil War, it became a purely domestic airline. It won
History of the Spain national football team scored with a header past France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Spain completed their win, late in the second half, with Alonso stepping up to score the penalty kick, after France defender Anthony Réveillère brought down Spain striker Pedro inside the penalty area. Spain faced Portugal in the semi-finals. The decisive match proved to be more difficult than expected, with Portugal having numerous goalscoring chances. Spain, however, held on, which required the match to go into extra time. Spain showed signs of improvement, but nevertheless, failed to score over both halves. A penalty shoot-out was then ensued. Spain emerged victorious, and were