EURO 2008 GROUP D PLAY: David Villa Hat Trick Propels Spain; Greek Title Defense Starts On Wrong Foot

Tuesday marked the opening of Group D play in EURO 2008:

At Innsbruck, Austria:

David Villa's natural hat trick (20', 44', 75') powered Spain to a 4-1 clubbing of Russia in the opening match for both national teams. Here's the Hat Trick man celebrating one of his tallies.

At Salzburg, Austria:

Goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic (67', pictured here celebrating) and Peter Hansson (72') helped Sweden spoil the start of Greece's title defense 2-0.

Both photos © Getty Images

GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Spain (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Sweden (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Greece (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Russia (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)