Mario Rivillos lifted the trophy as captain of the Spanish national futsal team after their impressive 3-0 victory against Brazil in the Finalissima. The match took place in Rio de Janeiro, where Rivillos was joined by fellow Inter JP Financial players Cecilio and Raya, as well as Jesús Herrero.
Spain secured the only title that had eluded them by defeating Brazil, with Cecilio scoring one of the goals. Rivillos and Herrero, both renowned figures in Spanish futsal, have now added this prestigious title to their extensive accolades. Rivillos boasts two European Championships and the Finalissima, along with five Champions League titles, three Intercontinental Cups, and five league titles. Herrero, on the other hand, has one European Championship, the Finalissima, three Champions League titles, six league titles, and four Spanish Cups.
The Spanish team reached the Finalissima after a thrilling semi-final against Portugal, which ended in a 2-2 draw before Spain triumphed 8-7 in a penalty shootout. Jesús Herrero played a crucial role in the semi-final, saving two penalties, while Raya scored one of Spain's goals in regular time.
This edition of the Finalissima featured Spain and Portugal as the Euro champions and runners-up, alongside Brazil and Argentina, the Copa América champions and runners-up. Notably, these four teams are the only ones to have also won the FIFA World Cup. This was the second edition of the tournament, organised by UEFA and CONMEBOL, following Portugal's victory over Spain in the inaugural event held in Buenos Aires in 2022.
“Congratulations to the entire Spanish team, especially to our local heroes, Mario Rivillos and Jesús Herrero, along with their Inter JP Financial teammates, Cecilio and Raya. Rivillos and Herrero were already European champions, and now they can proudly add the Finalissima to their achievements,” said Alejandro Navarro, the mayor of Torrejón de Ardoz.
