Spanish men's and women's hockey teams battling for European Championship's honorable mentions
Spain's Men and Women's Hockey Teams Secure Bronze Medals at EuroHockey Championship
In an exciting turn of events at the 2025 EuroHockey Championship, both Spain's men's and women's hockey teams have secured bronze medals. The women's team achieved this feat by winning a thrilling penalty shootout against Belgium in the third-place game, while the men's team clinched their bronze with a hard-fought victory over Austria.
Women's Team's Journey to the Semifinals
The Spanish women's team, led by Carlos Garcia Cuenca, demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the tournament. They qualified for the semifinals undefeated, having scored two goals each against England and Austria, and one against Belgium. Their opponent in the semifinals was the Netherlands, a formidable team they were unable to defeat in the group stage. Despite this, the women's team put up a valiant fight, but ultimately lost the semifinal.
Men's Team's Performance
The men's team, known as the Red Sticks, also had a strong showing. They finished ahead of Belgium and Austria in pool play, including a convincing 10–0 win against Austria. However, they suffered a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in the first round. Determined to redeem themselves, the Red Sticks won their last game of the group stage against Austria, qualifying for the semifinals. Unfortunately, they lost the semifinal to Germany 4–1.
Broadcast Details
The semifinals of the tournament can be watched on Teledeporte and our website Play, with the women's team playing against the Netherlands on Friday at 17:00. The finals featured Germany versus Netherlands for the men's tournament, and Netherlands and Germany for the women's tournament.
For those interested in the history of the teams, the Spanish men's team has previously won the tournament in 1974 and 2005, and has also achieved three runner-up positions and a third place in past tournaments. The women's team, on the other hand, has qualified for the semifinals 9 times out of the 16 editions of this tournament, but has yet to win any European title.
The Netherlands has won the title 12 times and has two silvers and one bronze in the European Championship. The Spanish team will face Germany in the semifinals, with Germany being the host country and the most successful team in the tournament with 8 titles.
| Team | Previous Performance | Semifinal Opponent and Result | Medal | |--------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Spain Men | Bronze medal; strong pool wins including 10–0 over Austria | Lost semifinal to Germany 4–1 | Bronze | | Spain Women | Bronze medal; qualified through tough matches | Played third-place game vs Belgium; won on penalties after 0–0 draw | Bronze |
Broadcast details for the 2025 tournament are not specified in search results. To get real-time info, checking the official EuroHockey or FIH Hockey websites or social media is typically best.
In the realm of European leagues, the Spanish women's hockey team showcased their skills in football-like penalties to secure a place in the Champions League, winning the third-place game against Belgium. Meanwhile, the men's team, the Red Sticks, demonstrated their prowess in sports, clinching a hard-fought victory over Austria to also claim a spot in the Champions League.
