Covid-hit Spain stars finally train together ahead of Euro 2020 opener against Sweden - in pictures

Preparations have faced massive disruption because of coronavirus

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta shows his skill in a training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla ahead of their opening game against Sweden. AFP

Spain coach Luis Enrique and his staff during a training session in Seville. EPA

Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente takes part in training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla. AFP

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea and teammate Jordi Alba take part in training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla. EPA

Coach of Spain Luis Enrique (top C) and his team. EPA

Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez hugs teammate Thiago Alcantara in a training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla. EPA

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea takes part in training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla. EPA

Dani Olmo (R) and Cesar Azpilicueta during a training session in Seville. EPA

Spain's forward Pedri (L) passes the ball during a training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla. AFP

Spain forward Mikel Oiarzabal (R) is closed down by defender Cesar Azpilicueta. AFP

Midfielder Thiago Alcantara (R) passes the ball ahead of Spain's midfielder Adama Traore. AFP

Thiago Alcantara (R) passes the ball to defender Cesar Azpilicueta. AFP

Spain's midfielder Adama Traore (L) controls the ball ahead of Spain's midfielder Thiago Alcantara during a training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla. AFP

Spain forward Alvaro Morata (L) is closed down by forward Pedri. AFP

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta controls the ball. AFP

Spain's David de Gea during training. Reuters

Spain's Pedri Gonzalez (C) controls the ball. EPA

Spain's Dani Olmo during training. Reuters

Spain's Covid-ravaged squad stepped up their preparations for their opening match against Sweden with a final training session in Seville.

Coach Luis Enrique is refusing to use the disrupted build-up as an excuse when the sides meet at La Cartuja stadium in Seville in Group E on Monday evening.

Spain captain Sergio Busquets is still self-isolating while defender Diego Llorente was only allowed to rejoin the group at the weekend after a fourth consecutive negative test.

Spain's final warm-up game against Lithuania was passed over to the under-21s as the senior players were forced to train alone until the weekend.

But Enrique said: "About a year ago I talked to the players and told them we were going to have a very clear of idea of how to play.

"We have had to change a little, we don't have our captain here, Busquets, and we would have loved to have him, but we adapt.

"It's been a tough week, without doubt, but no complaints, no excuses. We have a great squad and we are excited for the first game tomorrow."

Likely stand-in captain Jordi Alba dismissed fears the players could be drained after being vaccinated by the Spanish army on Friday.

"We are all perfect. All good, luckily. We are in good spirits," he said.

The Spanish training session can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.