Xabi Alonso celebrated his 100th appearance as part of the Spanish national team by scoring 2 goals against France. First goal came in the 20th minute of the mach, and second - a penalty - in the 91th.
Spain will now face Portugal in the semi-final game, June 21 in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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The Spanish team pictured before the quarter final match with France in Donetsk, Ukraine, 23 June 2012. Back from left: Captain Iker Casillas, Alvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique. Bottom from left: David Silva, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas, Jordi Alba.
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The French team pictured before the quarter final match. Back from left: Hugo Lloris, Laurent Koscielny, Adil Rami, Anthony Reveillere, Karim Benzema. Bottom from left: Yohan Cabaye, Yann M'Vila, Franck Ribery, Florent Malouda, Mathieu Debuchy, Gael Clichy.
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas (2nd L) grabs the ball in front of French Jeremy Menez (L) and teammates Sergio Ramos (R) and Jordi Alba.
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French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (C) and defender Gael Clichy (L) are beaten as Spain goes 1-0.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the 2-0 by penalty.
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts after the final whistle.
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(L-R) French Yohan Cabaye, Spanish Fernando Torres, Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso react after the quarter final match.