Champions League Victory
Keeps goal as Real Madrid defeat Valencia in Paris.
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2000 in Spain
Explore 16 historical events and records for Spain in 2000.
Historical records for Spain in 2000
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May
Champions League Victory
Guides Real Madrid to victory over Valencia in Paris.
Champions League Winner
Iker Casillas kept Valencia scoreless as Madrid won an all-Spanish European final in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Raul Gonzalez completed the 3-0 scoreline with a breakaway goal in the second half in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Ivan Helguera combined defensive work with midfield support during Madrid's eighth European Cup win in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Aitor Karanka helped close down Valencia's attackers as Madrid secured the trophy in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Fernando Morientes opened the scoring with a first-half header against Valencia in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Michel Salgado protected the right side of Madrid's defence during a convincing victory over Valencia in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Gonzalez Champions League Final Third Goal
Completes Real Madrid's victory by rounding the goalkeeper and scoring the third goal.
Morientes Champions League Final Opening Goal
Heads Real Madrid into the lead during the first Champions League final between clubs from one country.
July
Real Madrid Presidency Begins
Is elected president of Real Madrid and begins his first term leading the club.
November
First International Appearance
Begins an international career spanning three major tournament victories.
Spain Senior Debut
Makes his senior Spain debut against the Netherlands.
Other events (month unknown)
Benitez Accepts Tenerife Manager Role
Rafael Benítez took charge of Tenerife in the second division and introduced a structured tactical approach ahead of the club's promotion bid.
Racing Ferrol Move
Emery moves to Racing Ferrol after his spell with Toledo and continues playing as a midfielder in the Spanish professional divisions.
Tenerife Returns to First Division
Benítez takes over Tenerife and guides the club toward a promotion campaign after a spell away from club management.
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