The Spanish Under-21 national team achieved a hugely important and hard-fought victory over Finland (2-1) at the Estadio de Castalia, in a crucial match for the qualification phase of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The win, built on an epic comeback in the final minutes, allows “La Rojita” to snatch the lead in Group A from the Nordics and maintain their perfect winning record.
The match, which pitted the two teams with a perfect record of victories against each other, lived up to the expectations of maximum intensity.
A Match of Maximum Difficulty
Finland, who had been scoring freely in their opening games and had shown enviable defensive solidity, proved to be a very uncomfortable opponent, at times nullifying the Spanish possession game.
The Finnish game plan held firm well into the second half. Despite Spain's territorial dominance, clear chances were scarce, and the scoreline remained unchanged. The match became an uphill battle for David Gordo's team after Finland's goal.
The Reaction and Agonizing Goals
However, the courage and persistence of the Spanish team were finally rewarded. The coach made changes from the bench, bringing on players who revitalized the attack. It was precisely one of these substitutes, Mayenda, who managed the long-awaited equalizer by finishing off a loose ball in the box.
💥 ¡𝙂𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙇!
EMPATA EL PARTIDO MAYENDA
🇪🇸 1-1 🇫🇮 | 89'
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The goal unleashed Spain's final offensive, as they surged forward in search of victory. The epic was completed in added time, when Gonzalo García, with a spectacular shot that grazed the top corner, beat the Finnish goalkeeper and sent Castalia into a frenzy.
Solo Leadership
The goal in the 93rd minute not only sealed the win, but also gave Spain sole leadership of the group.
With this dramatic victory, the Spanish Under-21s have collected nine points from a possible nine and have consolidated their position at the top of their group, proving that, despite difficulties and generational changes, their competitive spirit and individual quality remain their hallmarks as they look to qualify for the 2027 European Championship.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
