Torres Opens Old Trafford Rout
Torres equalises at Old Trafford as Benítez's Liverpool go on to defeat Manchester United 4–1 in a high-profile title-race clash.
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2009 in Spain
Explore 12 historical events and records for Spain in 2009.
Historical records for Spain in 2009
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March
May
Stamford Bridge Semi-Final Equaliser
Scores in stoppage time against Chelsea to send Barcelona through on away goals.
Barcelona European Championship
Completes a league, cup and European treble.
Barcelona Treble Captain
Captains Barcelona to the Champions League and completes the club's first continental treble.
Champions League Victory
Leads Barcelona to Champions League victory over Manchester United.
July
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, 2nd time
December
Barcelona Sextuple
Becomes the first manager winning six official titles in one year.
Six-Trophy Year
Completes a calendar year containing six major trophies.
Other events (month unknown)
Nino Provides Goals for Tenerife Promotion
Juan Francisco Martínez, known as Nino, led the Tenerife attack during the successful campaign that took the club into La Liga.
Oltra Guides Tenerife Back to La Liga
José Luis Oltra led Tenerife to promotion from the Segunda División, bringing top flight football back to the island.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso joins Real Madrid from Liverpool. The Spanish international left Liverpool to anchor Madrid's midfield with his long-range passing.
Valencia Reaches Europa League Places
Emery guides Valencia through his first season in charge and secures European qualification despite significant financial constraints at the club.
How these records were prepared
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