Spain secured their second-ever Olympic gold in men’s football with a thrilling 5-3 victory over France after extra time in the final. France took the lead in the 11th minute when Enzo Millot capitalized on a poor clearance by Álex Baena. However, Baena quickly redeemed himself, assisting Fermín López’s equalizer just seven minutes later.
Spain then took control with two more goals before halftime—López scored his second after a rebound, and Baena curled in a free-kick for the third. France fought back, with Michael Olise’s deflected free-kick making it 3-2. In stoppage time, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty equalized the score, sending the match into extra time.
Sergio Camello became the hero for Spain, chipping in the go-ahead goal before adding a second in the dying moments to seal Spain’s gold.
