Eurpopa League Winner
Joined Falcao in the forward line during Atletico's comprehensive win.
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2012 in Spain
Explore 18 historical events and records for Spain in 2012.
Historical records for Spain in 2012
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May
Eurpopa League Winner
Supported Atletico's attacking moves from right-back while maintaining defensive discipline.
Champions League Winner
Juan Mata delivered the corner from which Didier Drogba equalised late in normal time in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Fernando Torres came off the bench and won the corner that led to Chelsea's equaliser in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.
July
European Championship Player of Tournament
Is named player of the European Championship.
European Championship Victory
Guides Spain to a four-goal victory over Italy.
Second European Championship Victory
Captains Spain to victory over Italy in the final.
Spain Captain Retains Title
Completes an unprecedented sequence of three major international titles.
Spain Retains European Title
Completes three consecutive major tournament victories for Spain.
Spain Retains European Title
Helps Spain defeat Italy by four goals in the final.
November
Chelsea Interim Manager Appointment
Chelsea appoint Benítez as interim manager after Roberto Di Matteo's departure, beginning a contentious but trophy-winning spell.
Other events (month unknown)
Barcelona Transfer
Returns to Barcelona from Valencia and becomes the club's long-term first-choice left-back.
Borja Valero Joins Fiorentina Midfield
Borja Valero arrives from Villarreal and provides the passing rhythm that transforms Fiorentina's attacking style.
Makemake Atmosphere Constraint
Analysis of the Makemake occultation finds no evidence for a substantial global atmosphere around the dwarf planet.
Premier League Championship
David Silva wins the 2011/12 Premier League championship with Manchester City and supplies creativity between the lines and constructs many of City's attacking moves.
Spartak Moscow Appointment
Emery takes over Spartak Moscow for his first coaching assignment outside Spain, entering the Russian Premier League during a challenging transition.
Transfer to Arsenal
Santi Cazorla joins Arsenal from Malaga. The Spanish playmaker moved to Arsenal where his close control and set pieces became valuable assets.
Transfer to Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich recruits Javi Martinez, formerly of Athletic Bilbao. Bayern paid a Bundesliga-record fee for a player capable of operating in midfield and defence.
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