🇪🇸 The best moments of Spanish football in 2025 | OneFootball

The year 2025 will be remembered for several events in Spanish football. Spanish football not only competed, but dominated the most important narratives, offering team and individual feats that will remain engraved in memory.

The Revenge Clásico. The Copa del Rey turns blaugrana

The Copa del Rey Final was no ordinary match; it was the most thrilling Clásico of the decade. The tension was palpable, the 2-2 draw at the end of 90 minutes felt like a breathless standoff, and extra time became a battlefield of nerves and strategy.

Jules Koundé’s goal in the 112th minute became the image of ecstasy. A center-back, going up to head in a corner with unwavering faith, to beat Lunin and seal the 3-2.

This victory meant not only the Copa title for FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick’s management, but also a reaffirmation of their ability to win in moments of maximum pressure, making it clear that the Copa del Rey is, and will continue to be, the stage for the most exciting feats.

Lamine Yamal and the golden future: Kopa Trophy 2025

At the Ballon d’Or gala, all eyes were on a teenager who already plays like a veteran. Lamine Yamal collected the prestigious Kopa Trophy (for the world’s best U-21 player), crowning a year in which he went from a promise to an undisputed star.

His ability to unbalance, his speed, and his maturity to finish under pressure have been key for his club. This award not only recognizes what he has already done, but is a clear statement about the future:

Lamine is the epitome of the new generation of Spanish talent. The confirmation: The award places him at the level of phenomena like Bellingham or Mbappé at his age, promising a duopoly of talents for the next decade. The Kopa for Yamal is not just an individual trophy; it is a seal of guarantee on the inexhaustible source of talent from La Masía and Spanish football.

Aitana Bonmatí, the Queen with her third Ballon d’Or

A legend was sealed in women’s football. Aitana Bonmatí consolidated her status as the best player on the planet by winning her third consecutive Ballon d’Or.

This milestone places her in an elite sphere, equating her with the greatest figures in history. Aitana’s 2025 was a masterclass in game control, vision, and decisive goals.

Her third Ballon d’Or is proof of the golden era that Spanish women’s football is experiencing. The dominance of Bonmatí and the national team is no coincidence; it is the result of a project, an ambition, and a talent that today finds its highest expression in an unrepeatable midfielder. It is the triumph of elegance and intelligence on the pitch.

Ticket to the 2026 World Cup: Spain impresses again

To close the year, the Spanish National Team achieved its most important objective: direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America. The qualifying campaign was a demonstration of the team’s profound renewal and solidity.

Overcoming competitive teams like Georgia, Turkey, and Bulgaria with authority, Spain qualified with an unbeaten streak that excites the fans.

The team showed tactical maturity that allowed them to win complex away matches, securing qualification without the need for playoffs. The qualification was the crowning achievement of the Federation’s project, demonstrating that Spain is a constant powerhouse on the international stage.

Women’s Nations League removes the EURO thorn

Spain removed the thorn of the Women’s EURO in the final months of the year. Sonia Bermúdez’s team claimed the Women’s Nations League, the second for the Senior National Team. The final against Germany was an exhibition of power and efficiency.

The Cívitas Metropolitano was dressed for the occasion, bringing together 55,000 fans who witnessed the resounding 3-0 victory over one of the historic powerhouses.

Winning against Germany with such superiority and in a packed stadium is a statement of intent: Spain has consolidated its position as the team to beat in the world. The Nations League is the confirmation of a new era.

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