Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

2023 in Spain

Explore 25 historical events and records for Spain in 2023.

Historical records for Spain in 2023

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 25 of 25 unique records.

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May

European Qualification

Emery, Unai · Villa Park · Manager of Aston Villa · Sport / Football

Villa finishes seventh and qualifies for the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Eurpopa League Winner

Mendilibar, Jose Luis · Budapest · Manager · Sport / Football

Guided Sevilla to European silverware shortly after taking charge during a difficult league season.

Eurpopa League Winner

Navas, Jesus · Budapest · Defender · Sport / Football

Captained Sevilla and crossed the ball that produced Roma's own goal.

June

FA Cup Winner

Hernandez, Rodri · London · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Rodri Hernandez controlled the tempo as City secured the second trophy of their treble season as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 2023 FA Cup final at Wembley.

Champions League Victory

Guardiola, Josep · Istanbul · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Leads Manchester City to its first Champions League title.

Champions League Winner

Hernandez, Rodri · Istanbul · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Rodri Hernandez scored the only goal of the final with a controlled second-half strike in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester City win the competition.

Manchester City European Treble

Guardiola, Josep · Istanbul · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Completes the English league, cup and European treble.

Rodri Champions League Final Winning Goal

Rodri · Istanbul · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Scores from the edge of the area as Manchester City defeat Inter 1-0.

October

First Barcelona League Goal

Yamal, Lamine · Granada · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores against Granada to become Barcelona's youngest league goalscorer.

Other events (month unknown)

Al Ahli Arrival

Veiga, Gabri · Jeddah · Midfielder · Sport / Football

The 2023 move from Celta Vigo to Al Ahli brought Gabri Veiga into the Saudi top flight. The Spanish youngster opted for Saudi football after breaking through in La Liga.

Al Fateh Arrival

Tello, Cristian · Al Hofuf · Winger · Sport / Football

The 2023 move from Los Angeles FC to Al Fateh brought Cristian Tello into the Saudi top flight. The former Barcelona winger brought experience from La Liga and Major League Soccer.

Al Nassr Arrival

Laporte, Aymeric · Riyadh · Defender · Sport / Football

Al Nassr recruited Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City in 2023 as part of its first-team planning. The Spain international arrived following a treble-winning campaign with Manchester City.

Angel Rodriguez Returns to Island Football

Rodríguez, Ángel · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Forward · Sport / Football

Ángel Rodríguez joined Tenerife, bringing goalscoring experience from a long career in Spanish professional football.

Arsenal Champions League Return

Arteta, Mikel · London · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Returns the club to Champions League qualification after six seasons.

Celta Vigo Appointment

Benítez, Rafael · Vigo · Manager · Sport / Football

Celta Vigo appoint Benítez to take charge of the Galician club as it prepares for its centenary season.

Guardiola Guides Manchester City to Wembley Glory

Guardiola, Pep · Wembley · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Guardiola finishes the cup run with Manchester City defeating Manchester United 2-1.

Jutglà Provides Brugge Champions League Outlet

Jutglà, Ferran · Bruges · Forward · Sport / Football

Ferran Jutglà gives Club Brugge a lively attacking option during the club's landmark progression to the Champions League round of sixteen.

Move to French Football

Enrique, Luis · Paris · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Begins managing the French champions in domestic and European competition.

Paris Saint-Germain Appointment

Enrique, Luis · Paris · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Becomes Paris Saint-Germain head coach before the new season.

Premier League Championship

Guardiola, Pep · Manchester · Manager · Sport / Football

Pep Guardiola wins the 2022/23 Premier League championship with Manchester City and directs Manchester City to a third successive league title during the club's historic treble season.

Premier League Championship

Hernandez, Rodrigo · Manchester · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Rodrigo Hernandez wins the 2022/23 Premier League championship with Manchester City and controls the centre of the pitch with accurate passing and outstanding positional awareness.

Premier League Runner-Up

Arteta, Mikel · London · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Guides Arsenal to second place in the Premier League.

Ramis Concludes Tenerife Coaching Period

Ramis, Luis Miguel · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Manager · Sport / Football

Luis Miguel Ramis departed Tenerife after helping the club remain competitive in the Segunda División during his coaching tenure.

Spanish Coach Appointed PSG Head Coach

Enrique, Luis · Paris · Manager · Sport / Football

Luis Enrique became Paris Saint-Germain manager, building a more collective playing system following major changes to the squad's attacking personnel.

Spanish Playmaker in Runner-Up Campaign

Alberto, Luis · Rome · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Luis Alberto orchestrates Lazio's passing in the 2022–23 Serie A season, when the club secures a Champions League place by finishing second.

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