Spain defeats Serbia in the debut of the 2026 Handball European Championship
The Spanish men's national team began its journey in the 2026 European Championship with two points after overcoming Serbia in an intense duel. The final score of 29-27 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning reflects a match with two faces that leaves lessons for the demanding Group A 🏐.
First half of Spanish dominance
Spain built its victory during the first half of the match. The team showed an organized defense and resolved its attacks with great efficiency, which allowed it to reach halftime with a considerable lead on the scoreboard. This initial margin proved to be a fundamental cushion for what was to come later.
Keys to the first period:- Defensive performance with a lot of order and discipline.
- Attacks executed with precision and forcefulness.
- Building a score difference that provided tranquility.
Winning in this group will not be a walk in the park; every victory will have to be earned until the last possession.
Serbian reaction and final suffering
The panorama changed completely after halftime. Serbia increased its pace of play and the intensity of its pressure, managing to close the gap on the scoreboard. Spain was forced to manage with nerves the final minutes, striving to the maximum to maintain control of the match and secure the two points from the first matchday.
Factors of the second half:- Notable improvement in the play and attitude of the Serbian team.
- Defensive pressure that complicated Spain's offensive actions.
- Need to manage the match with experience and coolness in the decisive moments.
Analysis of the debut in the European Championship
This victory allows Spain to start off on the right foot in a highly competitive group stage. The match served to confirm that the path to the decisive stages of the tournament will be full of obstacles and will require a high level of concentration in every possession. The victory, although hard-fought, injects confidence for the upcoming commitments 💪.