Spain’s Under-21 side produced a thrilling late comeback to defeat Finland 2–1 at the Estadio de Castalia — a crucial win that puts La Rojita in full control of their 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship
qualifying group.
The matchup between the two unbeaten sides lived up to the billing. Finland entered the game having scored freely and conceded little throughout the campaign, and their compact, disciplined shape frustrated Spain for much of the evening. Despite enjoying long spells of possession, Spain struggled to carve out clear chances, and when the visitors took the lead in the second half, David Gordo’s men suddenly found themselves with everything to do.
But Spain’s response was immediate and full of character. The substitutes injected energy and directness into the attack, and it was one of them — Mayenda — who pounced on a loose ball inside the box to equalize in the 90th minute. From that, Spain poured forward in search of a winner, throwing everything at the Finnish defense.
Then came the decisive moment in stoppage time. In the 93rd minute, Gonzalo García received the ball on the edge of the area and unleashed a stunning strike, sparking wild celebrations in Castalia and sealing a comeback worthy of Spain’s reputation for resilience and flair:
The dramatic victory not only preserves Spain’s perfect record — three wins from three — but also puts them alone at the top of Group A.
