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2017 in Spain

Explore 15 historical events and records for Spain in 2017.

Historical records for Spain in 2017

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May

Eurpopa League Winner

Herrera, Ander · Stockholm · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Controlled central areas and was named player of the match.

FA Cup Winner

Monreal, Nacho · London · Defender · Sport / Football

Nacho Monreal helped defend the left side as Arsenal protected a slender lead as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.

PSG Retains French Cup

Emery, Unai · Saint-Denis · Manager · Sport / Football

Emery guides Paris Saint-Germain to a 1–0 Coupe de France final victory over Angers, keeping the trophy in the capital.

June

Asensio Champions League Final Fourth Goal

Asensio, Marco · Cardiff · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Scores Real Madrid's fourth goal late in the final against Juventus.

August

European Super Cup Second Goal

Isco, Francisco Roman Alarcon Suarez · Skopje · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Super Cup victory over Manchester United.

Spanish Super Cup Second-Leg Opening Goal

Asensio, Marco · Madrid · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 and win the Spanish Super Cup.

October

Haumea Ring Discovery

Ortiz, Jose Luis · Science / Astronomy

Ortiz and colleagues use a stellar occultation to discover a ring around the trans-Neptunian dwarf planet Haumea.

Other events (month unknown)

Marti Leads Tenerife Playoff Campaign

Martí, José Luis · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Midfielder · Sport / Football

José Luis Martí managed Tenerife as it reached the promotion playoffs, narrowly missing a return to La Liga.

Marti Sets Up Tenerife Playoff Final

Martí, José Luis · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Midfielder · Sport / Football

José Luis Martí guided Tenerife through the promotion semifinals before the club lost the final to Getafe.

Newcastle Championship Title

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

Wins the English second-tier championship during the promotion campaign.

Premier League Championship

Azpilicueta, Cesar · London · Defender · Sport / Football

Cesar Azpilicueta wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and adapts superbly to a role in Chelsea's back three and starts every league game.

Premier League Championship

Costa, Diego · London · Forward · Sport / Football

Diego Costa wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and leads the line and scores 20 league goals in Chelsea's title-winning season.

Premier League Championship

Fabregas, Cesc · London · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Cesc Fabregas wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and provides incisive passing and assists even when used frequently as a substitute.

Premier League Promotion

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

Guides Newcastle United back to the Premier League.

Transfer to Chelsea

Morata, Alvaro · London · Forward · Sport / Football

Chelsea completes the signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid. Chelsea recruited the Spanish striker in a major deal to replace departing attacking personnel.

How these records were prepared

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