2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship — 2021 edition of the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, that took place in Israel
Spain won their fourth UEFA European Under-21 Championship title by defeating Italy 4–2 in the final held in Israel in June 2013.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 19th staging of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship
- Host country
- Israel
- Tournament dates
- 5–18 June 2013
- Final score
- Spain 4–2 Italy
- Spain's championship count
- 4th title
- Host selection date
- 27 January 2011, Nyon, Switzerland
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
UEFA's Executive Committee selected Israel as host nation on 27 January 2011 in Nyon, Switzerland, after Israel's bid defeated competing bids from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, and Wales. Spain arrived as defending champions, having won the title two years prior.
The 19th UEFA European Under-21 Championship took place in Israel from 5 to 18 June 2013. Eight teams competed in the final tournament, with Spain and Italy meeting in the final. Spain defeated Italy 4–2 to claim the title.
Spain secured their fourth UEFA European Under-21 Championship, successfully defending the title they had won in 2011. The tournament confirmed Spain's dominance in European youth football during this era and reinforced Israel's capacity to host major UEFA events.
Result
at Israel