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2001 in Spain

Explore 7 historical events and records for Spain in 2001.

Historical records for Spain in 2001

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Barcelona Playing Departure

Guardiola, Josep · Barcelona · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Leaves Barcelona after eleven first-team seasons and a career central to the Dream Team era.

Benitez Secures Tenerife Promotion

Benítez, Rafael · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Manager · Sport / Football

Rafael Benítez guided Tenerife into La Liga through a successful second division campaign before departing for Valencia.

Mista Scores Key Goals in Tenerife Promotion

Ferrer, Miguel Ángel · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Forward · Sport / Football

Miguel Ángel Ferrer, known as Mista, became a leading attacking option as Tenerife secured a return to Spain's top flight.

Mista Thrives Under Benítez at Tenerife

Ferrer, Mista · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Forward · Sport / Football

Mista supplies goals in Tenerife's promotion-winning campaign, becoming one of Benítez's trusted attackers before both later work at Valencia.

Mista Transfers from Tenerife to Valencia

Ferrer, Miguel Ángel · Valencia · Forward · Sport / Football

Mista moved from Tenerife to Valencia and was reunited with Rafael Benítez as the manager assembled a championship winning side.

Valencia Appointment

Benitez, Rafael · Valencia · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Takes charge of Valencia after leaving Tenerife.

Valencia Head Coach

Benitez, Rafael · Valencia · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Begins a highly successful period managing the Spanish club.

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