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2016 in Spain
Explore 16 historical events and records for Spain in 2016.
Historical records for Spain in 2016
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May
Coke Double Clinches Third Sevilla Final
Coke scores twice in the second half against Liverpool as Sevilla recover to win their third consecutive Europa League title under Emery.
Eurpopa League Winner
Scored twice in the second half to turn the final decisively in Sevilla's favour.
Eurpopa League Winner
Guided Sevilla to a third consecutive Europa League title with a second-half tactical turnaround.
Eurpopa League Winner
Contributed energetic forward runs as Sevilla overwhelmed Liverpool after halftime.
Eurpopa League Winner
Protected Sevilla's lead as Liverpool struggled to respond to the comeback.
Sevilla European Hat-Trick
Establishes an unprecedented sequence of three straight tournament victories.
Third Europa League Victory
Guides Sevilla to a third consecutive Europa League title.
FA Cup Winner
David de Gea helped Manchester United survive sustained Palace pressure in extra time as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Juan Mata scored United's equaliser shortly after Palace had gone ahead as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Champions League Final Shootout Opener
Converts Real Madrid's first penalty in the shootout victory over Atletico Madrid.
Ramos Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Real Madrid's first-half goal against Atletico Madrid.
Other events (month unknown)
Discovery of Proxima Centauri b
Leads discovery of an Earth-mass planet orbiting the nearest star to the Sun.
National Team Head Coach
Guides Spain through an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign.
Ramos Forces Super Cup Extra Time
Sergio Ramos scored a late equaliser against Sevilla before Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup in extra time.
Spain Appointment
Becomes manager of the Spain senior national team.
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