Soccer fans flying to Ukraine for the Euro 2012 final were optimistic Spain could overcome a surprising challenge from Italy.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) "LA ROJA" FAN, MAR, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am so excited! Because we are not only going to watch Spain play, we are going to see them win."<br/> <br />About 20,000 are expected to travel from Italy and Spain for the match.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) "LA ROJA" FAN, LORENZO, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We are not that nervous yet. We expect a great match and that Spain wins, but let's see what happens and if we can celebrate it."<br/> <br />Meanwhile their team took in Kiev's World War Two museum and went for a stroll Sunday.<br/> <br />But their final match won't be a walk in the park.<br/> <br />Italy upset Germany in the semi-finals with dynamic play, and Spain will have to fend the Italians off if they want to make history.<br/> <br />Spain could become the first team to win three consecutive major titles.<br/> <br />For many, Euro 2012 is a welcome distraction from the economic crises across the continent.<br/> <br />Lindsey Parietti, Reuters
