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Spain U21 dominates Romania 7-1 to qualify for Euro 2027
Spain's U21 national team secured qualification for the Euro 2027 tournament after a dominant 7-1 victory over Romania in Ibiza. Despite an early goal from Romania's Rareș Burnete in the 27th minute, Spain responded emphatically. Pablo García led the Spanish attack with a hat-trick, scoring in the 34th, 45th, and 47th minutes, while Gonzalo Garcia added two goals. Iker Bravo completed the scoring with a penalty in the 64th minute.
The heavy defeat has triggered controversy within the Romanian camp. The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has launched an internal investigation following reports that several members of the U21 staff, including team manager Iulian Oțelea, sporting director Marius Niculae, and head coach Costin Curelea, were seen attending a party in Ibiza shortly before the match. The FRF stated that leaving the official national team program is a “disciplinary deviation and a lack of professionalism” that is incompatible with the institution's standards.
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Arena Națională · Costin Curelea · Gheorghe Hagi · Gică Hagi · Graham Potter · Ibiza · Mihai Stoica · Pablo García · Romania U21 national football team · Romania U21 national team · Romania national football team · Romanian Football Federation
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team has scored 45 goals and conceded only five in ten matches during this qualifying phase. www.cope.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pablo García scored three goals and provided one assist during the match. www.merchanendirecto.es · www.cope.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Romania scored the opening goal of the match in the 27th minute. www.cope.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rafita provided two assists during the game. www.merchanendirecto.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory mathematically secured Spain's qualification for the European Under-21 Championship. www.merchanendirecto.es · www.cope.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Spain U-21 national team defeated Romania 7-1. www.merchanendirecto.es · www.cope.es