In a heart-stopping final that had fans glued to their screens, Spain edged France 5-3 in extra time to claim Olympic men’s football gold 🏆—their first since the iconic 1992 Barcelona Games. Substitute Sergio Camello became the night’s ultimate hero, netting twice in a dramatic overtime showdown at Paris’ Parc des Princes.
⚽️ First Half Fireworks
France struck first through Enzo Millot’s 12th-minute opener, but Spain responded with a 10-minute blitz! Barcelona’s Fermin López bagged a quick brace 🚀, followed by Alex Baena’s jaw-dropping free-kick to make it 3-1. Yet France refused to fold…
🎢 Late Drama & Extra-Time Thrills
Maghnes Akliouche reignited French hopes at 3-2 ⏱️, before a VAR-awarded penalty in stoppage time saw Jean-Philippe Mateta equalize—sending the crowd into meltdown! 😱 Extra time saw Camello shine, lobbing France’s keeper and slotting a clincher to spark Spanish celebrations 🇪🇸.
\"I wish the summer never ends,\" said Baena post-match. \"To win, you have to suffer—especially against France in France!\" 💪
