Spain U21 Set the Pace in European Championship Qualifiers
Not many teams can stroll through a qualification campaign without a single loss, but that's exactly what Spain U21 managed for the 2025 European Championship. With an energetic squad that combined experience and raw talent, La Rojita topped Group B, wrapping up 28 points from 10 matches—winning nine and drawing just once. The numbers tell their own story: 28 goals scored, the best offensive tally in the group, and just five goals conceded, making their defense the absolute tightest around.
If you look a little closer, the influence of the Valencia CF trio—Javi Guerra, Diego López, and Cristhian Mosquera—pops out. These three didn't just warm the bench; they shaped key moments, most recently during the October international break. In a dazzling 6-0 thrashing of Malta, Guerra pulled the strings in midfield for a full 90 minutes, showing why he's on the radar for bigger things. A few days later, when Spain edged Kazakhstan 4-3 in a lively back-and-forth clash, Guerra again started, this time managing 20-minute cameo late on. Mosquera played the entire match at the back, helping to steady the ship when things got hectic. Diego López also got his chance, starting that same match and giving 59 minutes of hustle on the wings.
Valencia CF Trio Shine as Spain Take Their Streak to Five
It’s the fifth time in a row that Spain U21 have made it to the European Championship finals, and their eighth appearance in nine tournaments. They're setting a ridiculous standard for success, showing a mix of ruthless attacking football and a stubborn defense that rarely gives anything away. The current squad hasn’t just got big names; they’ve made sure to blend in hungry young guns with those who know what it takes to win at this level.
Valencia fans have every right to be proud. Guerra, López, and Mosquera are all products of the club’s academy, and their growing influence with Spain’s U21 side highlights how much talent is bubbling under the surface at Mestalla. This trio now heads into the main tournament with sky-high confidence, hoping to play a major role as Spain chases another European crown. The expectations are huge, but if their qualifying form is anything to go by, Spain’s young guns are up for the challenge.
With the group stage far behind them and the spotlight shifting to the main tournament, everyone’s eyes will be on Spain U21—a team where new stars are born, and old reputations just keep getting bigger.