Under 19 European championship, second qualifying round

Spain failed to qualify for this summer's finals in Liechtenstein after drawing 0-0 with France in their last mini-group match. A surprise 1-2 defeat against Poland in their opening game of this four-way league meant they had an uphill battle, and although Armando Ufarte's side beat Israel 2-0, they needed a victory against their hosts to reach the last eight. However Atlético Madrid's Manu missed a penalty, and they were unable to beat a defensive side, who were based on the block of players who won the under 17 edition two years ago. (02.04.03)