According to the official website of the South African Football Association, World and European champions, Spain touched down at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday morning, looking relaxed and ready for Tuesday, 19 November 2013’s challenge against Bafana Bafana in an international friendly that has gripped the entire nation.

The world number one team was welcomed by a horde of well-wishers, mostly Spanish citizens based in this country.

Crowd-favourite Alonso was the only super-star who had time to sign autographs as the team was whisked away to their team hotel.

Spain trained at Orlando Stadium Sunday evening while their hosts trained at FNB Stadium.

Both sides will round off their final preparations with training sessions at the match venue on Monday, 18 November 2013.