Euro 2016 champions Portugal were given a heroic welcome back at their motherland barely hours after winning the historic title. The Seleccao put up a brave fight against the hosts despite the absence of their key player and captain Cristiano Ronaldo who was substituted early in the first half after picking up an injury.
This is the first major title for Fernando Santos' men and a sweet victory that came 12 years after their painful loss to Greece in the finals of the same tournament in Lisbon. In 2004, the Seleccao were the hosts of the tournament and reached the finals as the favorites but were eventually showed by the minnows Greece.
But on Monday morning, thousands of jubilant fans gathered in the streets of Lisbon to welcome back their heroes, who had a rather dull start in the competition after being the first side to draw all their three opening match, including against minnows Iceland.
Check out the video of their truimphant entry in Portugal
Winger Luis Nani poses with the Euro trophy aboard the team's private jet on their way to Lisbon.jpg)
Ricardo Quaresma looks on as Portugal fans cheer the team's convoy in Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo aknowledges fans on a building in Lisbon as the team's convoy makes its way through the city
