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2022 in Spain

Explore 8 historical events and records for Spain in 2022.

Historical records for Spain in 2022

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January

Everton Tenure Ends

Benรญtez, Rafael ยท Liverpool ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Everton dismiss Benรญtez after a difficult run of Premier League results brings an early end to his tenure.

March

Moreno Penalty at Juventus

Moreno, Gerard ยท Turin ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Moreno scores from the penalty spot after coming off the bench against Juventus, giving Emery's Villarreal the breakthrough in a Champions League knockout tie.

May

FA Cup Winner

Alcantara, Thiago ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Thiago Alcantara dictated passages of play with his touch and passing from central midfield as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.

October

Managerial Appointment

Emery, Unai ยท Birmingham ยท Manager of Aston Villa ยท Sport / Football

Aston Villa appoints Emery as head coach after his departure from Villarreal.

Other events (month unknown)

Enric Gallego Leads Tenerife Playoff Attack

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

Enric Gallego contributed as Tenerife reached the second division promotion playoff final, where Girona won the decisive tie.

Golden Bear for Alcarras

Simon, Carla ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

The film Alcarras, directed by Carla Simon, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival.

Lopetegui Appointed Head Coach

Lopetegui, Julen ยท Wolverhampton ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Takes charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 2022โ€“23 season and works to improve the clubโ€™s Premier League form.

Tenerife Misses Promotion Against Girona

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

Enric Gallego was part of the Tenerife team that reached the promotion playoff final but lost to Girona.

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