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2021 in Spain

Explore 19 historical events and records for Spain in 2021.

Historical records for Spain in 2021

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 19 of 19 unique records.

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March

M87 Polarization Analysis

Marti-Vidal, Ivan ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Contributes calibration and polarization analysis for the Event Horizon Telescope view of magnetic fields near M87*.

May

FA Cup Winner

Perez, Ayoze ยท London ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ayoze Perez supported Leicester's pressing and combined with teammates in advanced areas as Leicester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley.

Eurpopa League Winner

Albiol, Raul ยท Gdansk ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Captained Villarreal and organised the team's resistance against United's forwards.

Eurpopa League Winner

Emery, Unai ยท Gdansk ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Coached Villarreal to its first major European title after an extraordinary shootout.

Eurpopa League Winner

Moreno, Gerard ยท Gdansk ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Opened the scoring for Villarreal with a close-range finish from a free kick.

Eurpopa League Winner

Parejo, Dani ยท Gdansk ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Provided the free-kick delivery from which Moreno scored Villarreal's goal.

Eurpopa League Winner

Torres, Pau ยท Gdansk ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Helped hold Manchester United to one goal over 120 minutes before converting in the shootout.

First Villarreal Major Trophy

Emery, Unai ยท Gdansk ยท Football Manager ยท Sport / Football

Wins the first major trophy in Villarreal's history.

Moreno Scores in Europa Final

Moreno, Gerard ยท Gdaล„sk ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Gerard Moreno turns in a set-piece delivery to put Villarreal ahead against Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Torres Converts Final Shootout Penalty

Torres, Pau ยท Gdaล„sk ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Pau Torres converts a penalty in Villarreal's lengthy shootout against Manchester United as Emery secures the club's first major trophy.

Villarreal Europa League Victory

Emery, Unai ยท Gdansk ยท Football Manager ยท Sport / Football

Leads Villarreal past Manchester United in a penalty shootout.

June

Everton Appoints Former Liverpool Boss

Benรญtez, Rafael ยท Liverpool ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Everton name Benรญtez as manager in a controversial cross-city appointment because of his previous spell with Liverpool.

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Arsenal Opening Day Clean Sheet

Raya, David ยท Brentford ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Raya kept a clean sheet as Brentford defeated Arsenal in its first Premier League match, making important interventions behind an organised defence.

Barcelona to Leeds Move

Firpo, Junior ยท Leeds ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Joins Leeds United from Barcelona to provide a specialist option at left-back following the club's successful return to the top division.

Enric Gallego Signs for Tenerife

Gallego, Enric ยท Santa Cruz de Tenerife ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Enric Gallego arrived at Tenerife with extensive second division experience and offered a physical presence in attack.

Leeds Premier League Defensive Introduction

Llorente, Diego ยท Leeds ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Becomes part of Leeds United's defensive rotation after joining from Real Sociedad, bringing Spanish international experience to the promoted squad.

Premier League First Goal

Canรณs, Sergi ยท Brentford ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Canรณs scored Brentford's first Premier League goal with a low shot against Arsenal in the club's opening top-flight fixture.

Reina Gives Lazio Experienced Goalkeeping Cover

Reina, Pepe ยท Rome ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Pepe Reina provides composure and distribution from the back as Lazio handle domestic matches and continental fixtures.

Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

Ramos, Sergio ยท Paris ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid to take up a new playing role with Paris Saint-Germain. The veteran defender left Madrid after sixteen seasons and joined the Parisian club as a free agent.

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