Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso said Sunday night s Euro 2008 win over Germany was just as good as the Reds dramatic Champions League victory over AC Milan in 2005.
The 26-year-old played a key role in the 1-0 win over Joachim Loew s Germany team to claim Spain s first European title since 1964.
He said the win in Vienna was just as good, if not better as Liverpool s dramatic fight back from 3-0 down to level the 2005 Champions League final 3-3 before they won the title on penalties.
I don t know if it is bigger than that win, but it is definitely one of the happiest moments of my career, said Alonso.
It is a moment to savour, just like it was in the Champions League final.
Three years ago, Alonso played a crucial role as Liverpool completed an incredible comeback from 3-0 down at half-time.
At 3-2, Liverpool were awarded a penalty, which Alonso stepped up to take.
The penalty was saved, but Alonso fired the rebound into the roof of the net to make it 3-3 and complete one of the greatest fight-backs in European history and Alonso said he enjoyed the taste of European success again.