His great performance, which culminated in the goal that started off a famous comeback, saw the winger chosen as the best player of the semi-finals against France.
The Spain coach reiterated his backing of his players and the style of play that has taken Spain to the final of the European Championships: "This is not a product of chance".
With the two goals scored against France in the semi-finals, that now makes thirteen goals in six games at the European Championships, the same number as in the previous edition.
The celebration of Spain's last goal in the European Championships has gone viral and this Tuesday its protagonist wants to recreate it during the semi-final against France.