Champions League Quarter-Final
Guides Arsenal past Porto on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2024 in Spain
Explore 18 historical events and records for Spain in 2024.
Historical records for Spain in 2024
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March
Champions League Shootout Saves Against Porto
Makes two saves in the penalty shootout as Arsenal eliminate Porto and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
April
Hubble Asteroid Citizen Science
Garcia Martin leads analysis using citizen science and artificial intelligence to identify more than one thousand uncatalogued asteroids in Hubble images.
May
Bayern Semi-Final Late Brace
Scores twice in the closing minutes to send Real Madrid past Bayern Munich into the final.
June
Carvajal Champions League Final Opening Goal
Heads Real Madrid in front against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Other events (month unknown)
Al Qadsiah Arrival
After playing for Real Madrid, Nacho Fernandez became a Al Qadsiah player in 2024. The Spanish centre-back arrived after captaining Real Madrid to another Champions League victory.
Al Qadsiah Arrival
Al Qadsiah recruited Cameron Puertas from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2024 as part of its first-team planning. The Spanish midfielder had attracted attention through strong performances in Belgium.
Angel Rodriguez Adds Veteran Goalscoring Option
Ángel Rodríguez provided Tenerife with an experienced forward capable of holding up play and finishing chances in the second division.
Aston Villa Champions League Return
Secures the club's return to Europe's leading competition.
Celta Vigo Coaching Departure
Benítez leaves Celta Vigo after an unsuccessful league campaign, bringing another La Liga managerial spell to a close.
Iborra Olympiacos European Final Midfield
Vicente Iborra provides experience in midfield as Olympiacos defeat Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final. His defensive work helps the Greek club remain level until its extra-time winning goal.
Julen Lopetegui Appointed West Ham Coach
Julen Lopetegui is named West Ham United head coach after David Moyes leaves, beginning a new managerial chapter for the Premier League club.
Loren Aris Goalscoring Season
Loren Moron becomes one of Aris Thessaloniki's principal scorers after arriving from Real Betis. His positioning inside the penalty area leads to a productive spell in the Greek Super League.
Mendilibar European Trophy with Olympiacos
Jose Luis Mendilibar leads Olympiacos to victory over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final. His arrival during the season precedes a historic first major European title for the club.
Premier League Fourth Place
Guides Aston Villa to fourth place in the Premier League.
Spanish Winger Development at Norwich
Borja Sainz became a prominent attacking option for Norwich City after joining in 2023, adding direct dribbling and finishing during the 2023-24 season.
Torres Reunites With Emery in Villa Defence
Torres forms a key part of Villa's defensive build-up under his former Villarreal coach during their Champions League qualification campaign.
Transfer to Barcelona
Barcelona completes the signing of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig. Barcelona recruited its former academy player after his influential performances at Euro 2024.
How these records were prepared
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