The Gondomar multi-purpose pavilion will go down in the history of Spanish indoor football in a very special way. In fact, it is the only place that can boast of having hosted two La Roja titles. In 2007, the men’s team won the European Championship title against Portugal. And on February 17, 2019, the girls opened their own chapter in history by winning the first women’s title.
After defeating Russia in the semifinals (5:0), the hosts waited in a final that soon began to be decided. Mayte Mateo in the 4th minute, Anita Lujn in the 6th minute and Ampi in the 10th minute got the game going again and Vane Sotelo put the finishing touches to the perfect tournament in the 36th minute (4:0). The center was also named best player of the tournament.
A very special title for a Spanish teambecause it was revalidated in the following two editions. In Gondomar in 2022 and in Debrecen in 2023, the Cludia Pons team became champions again and expanded their hegemony in European indoor football.
The year 2007 was the first Europe for Jos Venancio López. who had recently taken over the position. After defeating Russia in the group stage, they faced Portugal in the semi-finals. Five minutes from time, Ricardinho scored with an overhead kick to make it 2-0, but Spain managed to force a penalty and advance to the final, where they beat Italy.
