It looks like the end of a golden generation for Spanish with the loss.

Since 2008 La Roja have been able to win two Euro titles and a world cup. But the Spaniards bowed out at the group stage at the 2014 World Cup, and lose in the round of 16 in the Euro Cup 2016.

Papers in the capital of Madrid also believe that this could be the end of the country's glory years. A-S, which is pronounced ASSSE, had the headline "End of era" on the cover of their latest addition. And it added, losing to Italy is a huge disappointment, not only for the national team, but also supporters and fans. 

Another publication, Marca, described the loss with similar words: "End of cycle", and reaching the last 16 was definitely far beyond expectations with this ageing squad.