Real Madrid Youth Beats Granada 2-1, Awaits Barcelona or Las Palmas

Real Madrid's Juvenil side secured a 2-1 victory over Granada after extra time on Wednesday. The win puts them into the final of the Copa de Campeones de la División de Honor Juvenil, scheduled for Sunday 24 May at 11:00. Their opponent will be the winner of the other semifinal, either Barcelona or Las Palmas. The decisive goal was scored by Jaime Barroso during the extra‑time period, breaking the deadlock. Granada had fought hard to force extra time, but the Spanish capital side prevailed. The match formed the first semifinal of the Final Four tournament. The semifinal was played at the Municipal El Val stadium in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. The venue hosted the two semifinals of the youth championship's Final Four, a compact format that determines the national champion. Real Madrid were coached by Álvaro López, who guided the youngsters through a disciplined performance. López praised his squad's resilience after the hard‑fought win. Granada displayed determination throughout regulation time, earning a reputation as a tough opponent. Their effort forced the game into extra time before the decisive strike. The upcoming final will take place on Sunday, 24 May, with kickoff set for 11:00. The winner will claim the prestigious youth cup title. Barcelona and Las Palmas each won their respective semifinals and await the final showdown with Real Madrid. The final will decide which academy lifts the trophy.