From April 12th to 15th, the José María Gutiérrez fields in Torrejón de Ardoz hosted a new edition of the Madrid Youth Cup Semana Santa 2025, a football tournament that brought together numerous teams, both national and international, in the Cadet (U14), Infantil (U12), and Alevín (U10) categories. Over four days, exciting matches filled with intensity, quality, and a fantastic football atmosphere were played.
This event has become a key date in the grassroots football calendar, providing an excellent environment for competition and the development of young talents. Throughout the tournament, the participating teams demonstrated remarkable skill, offering an outstanding display of football.
Cadet (U14) Category – CD Leganés Claims the Title After an Exciting Final Against ED Moratalaz
The teams that participated in the Cadet (U14) category were:
- CD Leganés
- UD San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Urumita Colombia
- ED Moratalaz
- Rayo Vallecano
- Hammarby
- AD Torpedo 66
- AD La Plata
- El Paso Colombia
The final phase of the Cadet (U14) category began with two intense semifinals. In the first match, CD Leganés showcased their quality, defeating Urumita Colombia 7-1 in a game where they set the pace from the start. The second semifinal was much tighter, with ED Moratalaz defeating UD San Sebastián de los Reyes 1-0, securing their place in the final.
In the grand final, CD Leganés and ED Moratalaz played a thrilling match that ended with a 3-2 victory for the Leganés team, crowning them champions of the Cadet (U14) category at the Madrid Youth Cup 2025.
Infantil (U12) Category – Rayo Alcobendas Claims the Infantil (U12) Title After Beating Rayo Majadahonda
The teams that participated in the Infantil (U12) category were:
- Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Alcobendas
- Rayo Majadahonda
- CD Leganés
- ED Moratalaz
- A.D.C. San Fermín
- Baller Link Up
- AD La Plata
The Infantil (U12) category also saw some outstanding football, with teams battling fiercely for the title. In the first semifinal, Rayo Alcobendas triumphed 2-1 over Rayo Vallecano in a thrilling match. The second semifinal was equally tight, with Rayo Majadahonda overcoming CD Leganés 2-1 to secure their place in the final.
In the final, Rayo Alcobendas emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Rayo Majadahonda, claiming the title of Infantil (U12) champions at the Madrid Youth Cup 2025.
Alevín (U10) Category – CD Leganés Wins the Alevín (U10) Title After Defeating TDF Australia B in the Final
The teams that participated in the Alevín (U10) category were:
- Rayo Vallecano
- Cancún F.C. A
- TDF Australia A
- CD Leganés
- Cancún F.C. B
- TDF Australia B
- A.D. La Plata
- A.D. Torpedo 66
- ADC San Fermín
- ED Moratalaz
The Alevín (U10) category also lived up to expectations, with high-level performances and unforgettable moments. In the first semifinal, TDF Australia B defeated Rayo Vallecano 3-1, showing solid play and advancing to the final. Meanwhile, CD Leganés secured their spot in the final with a 2-1 victory over Cancún F.C. B.
In the decisive match, CD Leganés shone once again, defeating TDF Australia B 2-0 to claim the Alevín (U10) championship at the Madrid Youth Cup 2025.
A Competition that Leaves a Mark on Grassroots Football
The Madrid Youth Cup Semana Santa 2025 has undoubtedly been a memorable edition, filled with great matches, surprises, and exceptional football. Each of the teams that participated in the different categories demonstrated their commitment to grassroots football, showing great quality both individually and collectively.
The event, organized by Fútbol In Events, reinforces the importance of such football tournaments for the development of youth football in Spain, highlighting the dedication and effort of the players and coaches involved. With the support of sponsors FIE Academy, Sport Data Zone, and Pizza Hut Torrejón, the competition has firmly established itself as one of the most relevant events in the region’s youth football scene.