Spain Joins European Community
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1986 in Spain
Explore 6 historical events and records for Spain in 1986.
Historical records for Spain in 1986
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January
Treaty of Accession
Gonzalez leads Spain into the European Communities as the 1985 treaty takes legal effect on New Year's Day.
May
Second UEFA Cup Title
Guides Real Madrid to a second consecutive UEFA Cup title against Cologne.
June
World Cup Quarter-Final Equaliser
Scores Spain's late equaliser against Belgium to send the World Cup quarter-final into extra time.
Other events (month unknown)
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Athletic Club and becomes the first-choice goalkeeper of the Dream Team era.
Real Madrid Youth Coaching Begins
Benítez takes up coaching work in Real Madrid's youth set-up, developing his knowledge of training design and match preparation.
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