Sebastià Moncusí woke up on Monday morning with blue paint still on his arms, a couple of bumps on his head, and an overwhelming sense of joy. It wasn’t a dream. He had just become a European champion.
The 21-year-old from Cassà de la Selva scored both goals for Pons Lleida in their 2-1 victory over CP Calafell in the final of the WSE Cup Men on Sunday, securing the club’s fourth continental title and making them the first team ever to reach that milestone.
“It’s pure happiness, waking up, staying in bed for an hour watching videos of the final, replying to messages, calling my parents, friends, everybody to share the joy. It’s like reliving the success,” Moncusí said, according to a verified interview published by Diari de Girona on April 21, 2026.
He held his medal, looked at it, and confirmed: “Yes, I am European champion.”
The final, held in Lleida, began with a tightly contested first half that ended 1-1, with goals from Pujalte for Calafell and Moncusí for Lleida. The turning point came in the second half when Moncusí struck again, giving Pons Lleida the lead. Goalkeeper Bosch then made crucial saves to preserve the advantage.
For Pons Lleida, the victory marked their 47th edition of the WSE Cup Men triumph and cemented their place in history as the first club to win four titles in the competition.
The road to the final included a semifinal win over Italian side HRC Monza, where Pons Lleida prevailed 2-0 on Saturday. Earlier that day, CP Calafell had defeated Juventude Pacense Des Compagnons of Portugal 5-1 in the other semifinal.
Moncusí’s performance capped a rapid rise in roller hockey. Prior to this triumph, he had already won a European Under-17 championship and earned a bronze medal at the Under-19 World Cup. At just 21, his resume reflects a journey that began almost by accident.
“I loved football, and since I was seven I was kicking the ball around… I ended up in roller hockey almost by chance and fell in love with it,” he explained in the same interview.
The son of a footballer and a basketball player, Moncusí grew up in Cassà de la Selva, a municipality in Girona, Catalonia. His development has been guided by Pons Lleida’s head coach, Edu Amat, also from Girona.
After the match, celebrations continued late into the night. “I like to joke around, to celebrate, and we did sing and dance all over the place… but I was exhausted. We came from the semifinals on Saturday and the final on Sunday. By three o’clock on Monday, I couldn’t go on anymore,” he admitted, his voice slightly hoarse from cheering.
The WSE Cup Men, formerly known as the CERS Cup, is Europe’s premier club competition in roller hockey, organized by World Skate Europe. Pons Lleida’s victory adds to their growing legacy in the sport.
As of Monday afternoon, no official announcements had been made regarding roster changes, upcoming fixtures, or disciplinary actions related to the final. The team’s next scheduled match has not been publicly confirmed by the club or league sources.
For now, Moncusí savors the moment. The medal on his nightstand is real. The chants from the crowd still echo in his ears. And when he closes his eyes, he doesn’t see a dream.
He sees himself, standing on the podium, blue and white scarf wrapped tight, hearing his name called across the rink.
“Sí, sóc campió d’Europa.”
Yes, I am European champion.
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