The holders, Greece, were the seeded team in Group D and had also been drawn against Spain and Russia in the group stage of Euro 2004. The Greeks had a dreadful tournament, finishing bottom of the group with no points. Matches were hosted in Innsbruck and Salzburg.
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Spain
Russia
David Villa scored a hat-trick as Spain showed their quality. Pavlyuchenko's late consolation goal was cancelled out by Fàbregas in the 91st minute.
Sweden
Greece
Greece played their usual, defensive game but two second-half goals within five minutes gave Sweden the points.
Spain
Sweden
Sweden put on a stubborn display and as the match moved into injury-time, a draw seemed certain, even through most of it was played in Sweden's half of the field. Then, in the 92nd minute, David Villa struck. The result of the match in Salzburg later that day assured Spain of finishing in first place.
Russia
Greece
Russia's goal came after the Greek goalkeeper, Nikopolodis, needlessly chased a cross out to the touchline where Sergei Semak beat him to the ball and hooked it over his head for Zyryanov to score the simplest of goals. This result meant the winners of Euro 2004 were eliminated.
Spain
Greece
Against the odds, Charisteas headed Greece into the lead just before half-time. This goaded the Spanish team, made up of reserves, into action, Daniel Güiza scoring the winner two minutes from full-time.
Russia
Sweden
With the runners-up place at stake, Russia scored once in each half to book their place in the next round.