RTVE revive in Vintage connection One of the most emblematic nights of Spanish football: The final of the European Sub-21 of 1986 between Spain and Italy. An epic final, disputed double gamewhich consecrated a whole generation and supposed The first continental title in the history of the Spanish Sub-21. Tomorrow the two most laureate selections in this category face, with 5 titles.
Italia hit first in the first leg, In Romewith a 2-1 led by a gold generation: Walter Zenga, Viallli, Mancini, Giannini … But Spain responded in the Vuelta, held in a crowded stadium José Zorrilla de Valladolidwith identical marker (2-1) Thanks to the thrust of a team led by Luis Suárez and composed of players such as Eloy, Cabino, Sanchís, Roberto, Eusebio,
The eleven of Spain against Italy in the 1986 European
With the global tied, The title was decided in the penalty shootout. And there the figure of Juan Carlos Ablanedo, goalkeeper of that selection, which He stopped two decisive releases to give Spain the championship. An performance for the memory that made him the hero of the night.
This title supposed The greatest achievement of Spanish football since the Eurocup of 1964 and the final of Paris in 1984. A revenge flavor victory, after The defeat suffered two years earlier in the final against England for a generation that already pointed high, with names such as Zubizarreta, Míchel or Butragueño.
Spain celebrates its first European sub-21
Almost four decades later,RTVE Recover this legendary final in your series Vintage connectionan opportunity to revive that magical moment in which Spain touched the European sky and He wrote the first big chapter of his History Sub-21.
