Spain had sealed a semi-final qualification by a nearly perfect performance, and the players were happy for weeding out strong France side. Xabi Alonso scoring twice in his 100th appearance expressed that his goals helped Spain easily win the game. Sergio Ramos felt this match is a perfect revenge to their lost to France in World Cup 2006. At the mean time, Jordi Alba had looked forward to the next confrontation with Portugal.

Xabi Alonso, Spain midfielder

This is a wonderful day. We smoothly reach our primary goal, the semi-final. We're pleased about that, the 100 caps is just an extra – what's really important is that we're in the semis. We've played with our own characteristics, and we had controlled the situation on field.

To my 100th appearance and goals, I feel quite happy. We know every match would be extremely hard, but we have reached the semi-final and we will try our best. We controlled the match, while the opponents adjusted their defense deeper, it was not easy for us. But after the score, everything became easier. This is a great quarter-final, you have to be sure how to face opponent.

Cesc Fàbregas, Spain forward

We played very well in the first half, and I could say it is the half we best played in this tournament. Our opponent France's performance was remarkable either. Now we feel happy. I tried very hard and ran a lot in the match. No matter what happens, the most important is that Spain got victory.

Portugal will be a tough rival to us. They have many strong players, such as Ronaldo, Nani, Raul Meireles, João Moutinho, etc. Except for their good open play, they are clever at the counterattack. So we need to try very hard to win.

Jordi Alba, Spain defender

I feel happy to the team. They were difficult opponents who were good at defending and they also used the ball well. But I think our performance was extraordinary and I am satisfied with it. Finishing assist in the match made everyone happy, no matter from individual or from the whole team. The opponents in front of us were too strong.

Since the first day I enrolled in Spain set-up, I had found my comfortable position in the team for that the good relationship had already exists. I am just like a part of the squad and going well with them. Portugal will be difficult rival and they are a top-class side showing their strong to all.