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Growing up in Spain, and becoming a writer for TipsPortal, I have been lucky enough to witness everything unfold closely about the Spanish national side (La Roja) going into the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Although the golden generation of Spain may now just be a memory, its fans are starting to believe again in recapturing that redemption from their highs of old.

The golden age of Spanish football dawned with their victory at Euro 2008, where they played a style of play that was appreciated across the globe. The reign of Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and David Villa has led Spain to World Cup glory in 2010 and Euro success in 2008 while they stormed their way to a second continental title at Euro 2012 as one of the best international teams ever.

It was a symbol of Spain's smooth passing, tender probing with ballooned bombs and beautiful team goals en route to silver glory. Fans feasted on the splendor and artistry of their tiki-taka playing style, a form that married technical wizardry with tactical acumen and repeated claim to victory.

Yet, it was here when the dark clouds began to fall over La Roja. Spain's dramatic 2014 World Cup departure, following on from failing to make it past the last 16 of Euro 2016 and poor showings at both the Russia and Qatar finals, has been difficult for their fans.

Fan frustrationThe image of their adored side - once the pride and joy of world football - being unable to replace its powers has, understandably, been a huge disappointment for fans. They have seen how Spain has fallen out of the international elite and now are seeing sides rise to claim that mantle off them as they look at a major rebuild.

The opportunity of redemption, as Spain gears up to do battle with Europe's finest at Euro 2024, with the chance of recapturing former glories is a tantalizing prospect for the Spaniards. They figure the current one might not have quite as much star power, but they also argue that with a healthy dollop of skill and resolve - plus just enough luck for good measure? - this team can be similarly fearsome.

The excitement from fans finally getting to watch Spain come out on top against the sides that have consistently bested them over recent years, the elation at seeing their beloved La Roja replicate just a sprinkle of what it meant to be alive and cheer this team during its golden generation era, and feeling like you stood behind - as they say in Sevilla after every Messi goal versus Madrid or when Monchi sells his star player for thousands more than he cost 3 seasons prior -eloquent fan patois, pilgrimages for collective pride.

For Spanish leadership, which has its eyes on redemption beyond Euro, the importance of looking ahead is extra clear to tempting fans. A younger generation of talent - led by the likes of Pedri, Gavi and Ansu Fati has provided a fresh sense of hope amongst fans once more.

They know that there may no longer be the golden generation, but also they believe where it mattered -- in what enabled them to become so successful a decade ago -- those values and principles survive today. The prospect of a new era in which promising teenage players are supported by their older colleagues has injected excitement into supporters who await the first page of this La Roja novel.

So in short, the possibility of being redeemed has become a huge incentive for Spanish fans as they await Euro 2024. The idea of watching their favorite La Roja to return later glories and leave behind the troubles of recent seasons has filled supporters with such hope and anticipation again. It might not be an easy route to redemption, but with the correct cocktail of talent derived from unyielding resolve and maybe a pinch of old-fashioned good fortune, fans believe Spain can eventually return back as one of the dominators in world football.