Spain's under 21 team beat Norway over 2 legs in their European qualifying tie and reached the quarter final league stage. Taking one of the top spots at the league stage also qualifies an under 23 side for the Olympic games in Sidney next year. The possibility that Spain may take part is currently causing controversy as the games will take place from 13th September to 1st October when the season is under way, and top players (including three over the age of 23) could be missing from their club sides for up to three weeks. The two legs, played on 13th and 16th November, ended as follows:

Norway 1 - Spain 3

Team: Aranzubia (Athletic Bilbao); Capdevila (Atlético), Sergio (Celta), Velasco (Celta), Marchena (Sevilla); Gerard (Valencia), Xavi (Barcelona), Ismael (Racing), Farinós (Valencia); Tamudo (Espanyol), Gabri (Barcelona). Subs: Casillas (Real Madrid) for Aranzubia (46), José Mari (Atlético) for Tamudo (60), Velamazán (Espanyol) for Gabri (75).
Spain's goals: Xavi (58), Farinós (80), Gerard (83).

Spain 4 - Norway 0

Team: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid); Capdevila (Atlético), Sergio (Celta), Albelda (Valencia), Lacruz (Athletic Bilbao); Gerard (Valencia), Xavi (Barcelona), Ismael (Racing), Farinós (Valencia); Tamudo (Espanyol), Gabri (Barcelona). Subs: Ferrón (Rayo Vallecano) for Gabri (56), Luque (Málaga) for Tamudo (63), De Lucas (Espanyol) for Farinós (72).
Spain's goals: Tamudo (7), Gerard (44), Luque (75), Ferrón (80).