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He missed a crucial penalty on Tuesday as Spain lost to Italy after a penalty shootout in their Euro 2020 semi-final match.
And, Alvaro Morata, 28, was greeted by his adoring wife Alice Campello, 26, and their twin boys Leonardo and Alessandro, two, as he arrived in Sardinia, Italy, on Wednesday.
The striker’s children excitedly ran towards their father as he emerged from the airport, with their mother proudly watching on. The couple are also parents to nine-month-old Edoardo.
Though he plays for the Spain national team, he actually returned to the country that knocked him out because he currently plays in Italy for Juventus alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Reunion: Alvaro Morata, 28, was greeted by his adoring wife Alice Campello, 26, and their twin boys Leonardo and Alessandro, two, as he arrived in Sardinia, Italy, on Wednesday
The emotional reunion saw Alvaro reach down to sweep his young sons up into his arms and carry them both as he strolled alongside his wife.
The Spanish footballer kept things casual in grey shorts and a black polo-shirt, while carrying his belongings in a large Louis Vuitton backpack.
Alice showed off her slim pins in tiny denim cutoffs and braided sandals, which she teamed with a simple black strappy camisole.
The blonde beauty opted for a simple, bronzed make-up look and styled her long tresses into an effortless half-up ‘do.
Adorable: The striker’s children excitedly ran towards their father as he emerged
Emotional: Alvaro and Alice shared a warm embrace with their sons between them
What a moment: Alice watched on proudly as her sons ran towards their father
Oh no! Morata missed a crucial penalty in Spain’s Euro 2020 semi-final shootout loss to Italy
Back together: The Spanish striker appeared emotional while his wife and children brandished huge smiles upon seeing him
Their two baby boys were dressed in matching white Grandad shirts and sweet cotton shorts.
Alvaro and Alice shared a warm embrace with their sons between them, before she helped move them into a more comfortable position for her husband.
The Spanish striker appeared emotional while his wife and children brandished huge smiles upon seeing him.
Cute! The emotional reunion saw Alvaro reach down to sweep his young sons up into his arms
A handful! The striker carried the twins as he strolled alongside his wife
Helping hand: Alice helped move them the boys into a more comfortable position for her husband to be able to carry them both
Adorable: Alvaro swung one son down between his legs as they made their way to the car
Cuddles with daddy: His young sons clung on to him after being reunited
The family reunion came after Luis Enrique’s side crashed out at the last four stage in painful fashion on Tuesday, via a 4-2 penalty shootout loss to the Azzurri, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley.
Morata missed his crucial sudden death penalty allowing Jorginho to net the winning spot kick.
The striker earlier came off the substitutes’ bench to score a late equaliser and force extra-time, but his shootout effort was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma which proved to be fatal for Spain.
Not his night: Morata’s spot kick on Tuesday night was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma before Jorginho netted the winner for Italy
Unconditional love: Regardless of Spain’s defeat in the Euros 2020 semi-finals, Alvaro’s family simply couldn’t wait to be back with him
Mummy’s here: As the boys clambered over their father, Alice gave a helping hand
Father-son chats: The Spanish sportsman chatted to one of his sons as he loaded them into their baby seats
The look of love: Alice smiled adoringly at her husband and their two young sons
Good spirits: Alvaro waved at the press who spotted him at the airport
Morata, who opened up about he and his family receiving threats earlier in the tournament, did not refer to his penalty miss on social media after the match and only revealed his pride at being part of Luis Enrique’s side.
The striker posted on Instagram: ‘This group deserved more, much more. Like the whole of Spain, it was also my dream, our dream.
‘I am proud to have been part of this team. To those who have believed in us, THANK YOU. Football can be very hard.’
All of Spain’s newspapers on Wednesday morning maintained that Spain did not deserve to lose the final after dominating possession at Wembley.
Too cute: The family are back together after Spain’s failed Euros 2020 campaign
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