Valencia were crowned champions of the tournament, while the Yellows lost in the quarter-finals
LALIGA FC FUTURES brings to a close the 31st edition of the best national youth football tournament, which was held for yet another year in the dream setting of the Estadio de la Cerámica. Hundreds of fans enjoyed high-level football at the award-winning tournament, which Valencia CF won after beating Sevilla FC in the final (0-3).
The big party of the prestigious U12 championship began on Thursday with a grand opening party at the Yellows’ home ground where the teams and players were presented. On Friday, the ball got rolling with the debut of hosts Villarreal against Rayo Vallecano.
Thus, a total of 20 teams have enjoyed and fought for the coveted trophy. In total, 48 matches were played on the La Cerámica pitch, culminating in the final between Valencia and Sevilla, with the Valencian team being proclaimed champions.
How Villarreal got on at LALIGA FC FUTURES
The Yellow U12s (Alevín A), despite losing in the quarter-finals of the competition, played a high level of football that, at times, allowed them to dream of returning to triumph in a tournament that the Submarine have won on three occasions.
In the group stage, an excellent Villarreal team opened with a draw against Rayo Vallecano (1-1), but won their next matches against RC Celta (4-0), Real Sociedad (0-3) and Athletic Club (0-2), to book their place in the quarter-finals as Group A leaders.
In the quarter-finals Valencia awaited. After a match marked by intense duels and good football from two teams looking to reach the last four and reach Sunday’s finals, the derby ended in a goalless draw at the end of normal time. The passage to the semi-finals would be decided on penalties, where Villarreal were unlucky and fell defeated in the shoot-out.
