Early in the morning of August 10, on the 2024 Olympic stage, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and suspense as Spain and host France delivered an eye-catching match for fans.
In a match that could not be more dramatic, the Spanish team won the men’s football gold medal with a 5-3 victory, causing the entire stadium to explode with joy.
With beautiful and dramatic moves, the match not only left its mark in Olympic history but also created a real “party” for all those who love the king of sports.
The 2024 Olympic men’s football final is considered to be of high professional quality and attractiveness because Spain and France both possess the best strikers of this tournament. The home team had a good rhythm and opened the score thanks to home field advantage, but was quickly turned around by Spain.
After falling behind in the 11th minute, La Roja fought back strongly and Fermin Lopez’s double and Alex Baena’s strike helped the visitors take a 3-1 lead after just 28 minutes of play.
It was thought that the big difference in score would decide the outcome of the match, but coach Henry’s personnel changes in the second half helped the French Olympic team score two dramatic equalizers.
Coming off the bench, Maghnes Akliouche scored a goal to reduce the deficit for France in the 79th minute, before Jean-Philippe Mateta forced the match into extra time by equalizing 3-3 in the 90+3 minute.
From the moment extra time entered, the difference in experience and physical strength between Spain and their opponents became clear. In an undeniable brilliance, Sergio Camello, who was brought on late in the match, scored twice, helping Spain claim an impressive 5-3 victory and win the men’s football gold medal at the 2024 Olympics.
This impressive achievement not only brought Spain equal to the record set by France in 1984—when the team won both the Euro and the Olympics in the same year—but also marked the second time in history that the Spanish team stood on the highest podium at the Olympics, after the championship in 1992.
This victory not only solidified Spain’s position on the world football map but also sparked pride and unforgettable memories.
