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UEFA European Under-21 Championship - Teams

Spain - Under-21

Playing: Final tournament - Group stage

Isco targets title defence

Full of confidence, as any Spaniard would be with the country's recent record, Isco hopes to star in Israel in defence of Spain's UEFA European Under-21 Championship title.

Tuesday 7 May 2013 10.00CET
Gala marks ticket launch

Israel Football Association chairman Avi Luzon hosted ambassadors from all the visiting finalists to mark the launch of tickets sales for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Wednesday 24 April 2013 15.30CET
Russia optimism undimmed

Russia were focusing on the positives after friendly defeats by Italy and Spain, with Real Madrid CF's Denis Cheryshev confident Nikolai Pisarev's side can fill in the blanks before June.

Tuesday 26 March 2013 12.18CET
Spain's good vibrations

Following a second convincing win in five days – 3-1 against fellow finalists Russia – Spain's Sergio Canales and Thiago Alcántara assessed the holders' chances in Israel in June.

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9.00CET
Spain too strong for Russia

Spain 3-1 Russia
Julen Lopetegui's team will travel to Israel for this summer's finals in high spirits after seeing off Group B rivals Russia in the Spanish capital.
Monday 25 March 2013 18.25CET
Spain respond to beat Norway

Spain 5-2 Norway
The UEFA European Under-21 Championship title holders proved too strong for fellow finalists Norway in an entertaining encounter in Toledo.
Thursday 21 March 2013 22.34CET
Last chance to tinker

The coaches of the eight finalists have a last chance to assess the claims of those hoping to take part at this summer's Under-21 tournament in a series of March friendlies.
Sunday 17 March 2013 12.32CET
Javi Martínez's U21 memories

"It was one of the best experiences I have had in football," Javi Martínez told UEFA.com as he recalled winning the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Spain.

Monday 4 February 2013 9.00CET
U21s: 2015 qualifying draw

Most recent winners Spain and Germany face tough schedules while Greece will meet Turkey after the 2013/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying draw in Nyon.
Thursday 31 January 2013 9.39CET
Character pleases Lopetegui

Julen Lopetegui tells UEFA.com about the personality and character Spain showed in qualifying, qualities his side will need in abundance if they are to survive a tough group in Israel.

Saturday 26 January 2013 13.07CET
U21 2015 draw preview

Only Norway of this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship finalists miss out on top seeding ahead of the qualifying draw for the competition's 2013–15 edition.
Wednesday 23 January 2013 13.22CET
Israel finals thrill Nimni

UEFA European U21 Championship ambassador Avi Nimni told UEFA.com the "unique opportunity to see tomorrow's stars, live and in person" is not to be missed next June in Israel.

Thursday 13 December 2012 12.45CET
Spain expect 'hard' test

Julen Lopetegui knows a "hard challenge" awaits holders Spain in Group B after they were drawn to face fellow recent winners Germany and the Netherlands as well as Russia.

Wednesday 28 November 2012 20.56CET
Under-21 finals draw

Holders Spain will play the Netherlands, Russia and Germany while hosts Israel will face England, Norway and Italy after the draw for the Under-21 finals was made in Tel Aviv.

Wednesday 28 November 2012 18.36CET
Lowdown on U21 contenders

Following the Tel Aviv draw for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel next June, UEFA.com offers a guide to the eight teams in the tournament.
Wednesday 28 November 2012 18.29CET

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Titles
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Standings

Group B

	P	Pts
Germany	0	0
Netherlands	0	0
Russia	0	0
Spain	0	0

Last updated: 07/12/2012 16:54 CET

Legend:

P: Played

Pts: Points

Full standings All groups

Matches

Tue

Oct

Last result
Denmark (A)
3-1

Thu

Jun

Next fixture

Russia (H)

Kick-off TBD

More matches

All times CET

Last updated: 07/12/2012 15:54 CET

Statistics

Top goalscorers

Player	Goals	P
Rodrigo	11	9
Isco	6	10
Álvaro Vázquez	5	9
Sergio Canales	3	3
Pablo Sarabia	2	7

More team statistics

Last updated: 21/02/2013 16:15 CET

Record in this competition

Recent campaigns
Season	Stage	P	W	D	L
2009/11	Winner	15	12	2	1
2007/09	Final tournament - Group stage	13	10	1	2
2006/07	Play-off for Final Tournament	4	2	1	1
2004/06	Qualifying round	10	6	2	2
2002/04	Play-off for Final Tournament	10	6	2	2

Full UEFA competition record
Competition	P	W	D	L
UEFA European Under-21 Championship	178	122	28	28

Qualifying matches included

Last updated: 08/11/2012 23:08 CET

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