Paris Olympics: Spain's Camello Clutches Win in Finals versus France

France's dreams of a home gold medal in Olympic men's football were dashed as Spain triumphed 5-3 in an extraordinary final at the Parc des Princes. Sergio Camello's two goals in extra time sealed the victory for Spain, ending France's hopes in a breathtaking encounter.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring eight goals, stunning saves, and a last-minute VAR equalizer. France, backed by a passionate home crowd, exerted sustained pressure but couldn't overcome Spain's resilience. Spain's performance was a testament to their signature style: fluid, technical, and tactically astute.

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Spain's men now add Olympic gold to their recent achievements, following victories in the UEFA Under-19 tournament and the European Championship. This hat-trick of titles, alongside the women's World Cup win last year, highlights the strength of Spanish football.

Spain's approach is defined by high technique, tactical awareness, and game intelligence, rather than a rigid tactical system. The sight of skilled Spanish substitutes eagerly following the game from the sidelines exemplified their depth and quality—a lesson for the English game.

The Parc des Princes was alive with energy, amplified by a live performance of "Freed From Desire" by Gala. The game began quietly, but soon exploded into action with four goals in 17 minutes. France struck first when Enzo Millot capitalized on Álex Baena's mistake, but Spain quickly leveled through Fermín López. López then tapped in a cross from Juan Miranda to make it 2-1. Spain's third came from Baena's exquisite free-kick.

France responded after halftime, with Thierry Henry making changes to inject fresh energy. Arnaud Kalimuendo's header hit the bar, and France's patient buildup paid off when Michael Olise's free-kick deflected off Miranda for an own goal.

A dramatic stoppage-time penalty, awarded after a VAR review, saw Jean-Philippe Mateta equalize for France, sending the match into extra time.

In extra time, Spain found the breakthrough as Sergio Gómez's pass released Camello, who calmly chipped the ball over the French goalkeeper. Camello's second goal on the counterattack, confirmed by VAR at the final whistle, sealed Spain's victory.

Spain's Olympic gold, their first since 1992, completes an exceptional summer for Spanish football. As they celebrate their success, the future looks bright for La Roja.

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