Spain secured their second men’s Olympic football gold medal with a thrilling extra-time win over France at the Parc des Princes.
Substitute Sergio Camello emerged as the match-winner, scoring twice in the additional period to clinch a nail-biting 5-3 victory.
Spain seemed poised for victory after a dominant first half, during which Fermin Lopez scored twice and Alex Baena added a free-kick goal, giving them a 3-1 lead.
France’s Eric Millot had given his team an early advantage with a goal in the 12th minute.
France rallied in the closing minutes of regulation, with Maghnes Akliouche scoring in the 80th minute and Jean-Philippe Mateta converting a penalty in injury time to equalize at 3-3.
Spain’s victory is not just a win but a significant milestone in the country’s football history.
It marks Spain’s first men’s Olympic football gold since 1992, when it won on home soil in Barcelona, a moment of immense pride for the nation.
