Spain crowned European under-19 champions

ByReuters

Updated 19/07/2015 at 21:28 GMT

Spain were crowned European under-19 champions for the seventh time on Sunday after beating Russia 2-0 in the final played in the Greek town of Katerini.

Spain's Borja Mayoral (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA 2015 European U-19 Championship final football match between Russia and Spain at the Municipal Stadium in Katerini, Greece, on July 19, 2015

Image credit: AFP

The teams had already met in the group stages, with Russia winning 3-1, but Spain gained their revenge with a clinical performance to take the title for the third time in the last five tournaments.

Borja Mayoral put Spain ahead with a 39th minute header and they doubled their lead in the 78th minute when substitute Matias Nahuel went one on one with the goalkeeper Anton Mitryushkin.

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Spain's players celebrate after scoring during the UEFA 2015 European U-19 Championship semi-final match between France and Spain at Municipal Stadium in Katerini, Greece, on July 16, 2015

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