Spain won Olympic football final despite goalkeeper's mistake in an exciting match against France.

In the highly anticipated gold medal match at Paris 2024, Spanish goalkeeper Arnau Tenas experienced a moment he would surely want to forget. Despite his blunder, his team was able to come out on top with a thrilling 5-3 victory over France in the final.

The atmosphere at Parc des Princes was electric as the home nation fervently supported their team against the Spanish, who had already achieved success earlier in the summer with the senior team winning the European Championship. However, things did not go as planned for Spain as they got off to a rocky start, largely due to some unusual goalkeeping from Tenas.

The 23-year-old, who rose through the ranks at Barcelona and now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, was caught off guard by a seemingly harmless shot from Enzo Millot. In a shocking turn of events, Tenas misread the trajectory of the ball and stepped out of its way, only to realize his mistake when it was too late and Millot had already found the back of the net. The crowd erupted in celebration as Thierry Henry's team took the lead.

But the lead did not last long, as Spain remained unfazed by their goalkeeper's mistake and quickly turned the game around. Fermin Lopez, a talented midfielder from Barcelona who scored eight goals in La Liga last season, netted two impressive strikes to put Spain ahead after just 25 minutes. And just three minutes later, Villarreal star Alex Baena added to the tally with a perfectly executed free-kick.

Despite the home team's late rally, with Maghnes Akliouche scoring in the 79th minute and Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta equalizing in injury time, Spain refused to let the victory slip away. In extra time, substitute Sergio Camello sealed the deal with two goals, securing a wild 5-3 win for his team and dampening the party for the French.

In the end, it was a rollercoaster of a match with unexpected twists and turns, but Spain emerged as the victors, adding another gold medal to their already impressive summer. While Tenas may have had a moment to forget, his team's resilience and determination ultimately led them to triumph in this unforgettable final.

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