FC Barcelona’s U12 squad secured third place at the first-ever U12 Futures World Cup held in Brunete, Spain. Under coach Pol Combellé, the young blaugranas defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the third-place playoff.
The standout player was forward Destiny, who scored both goals and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with seven goals. His decisive clinical finishing was key to the team’s success and caught the attention of fans and experts alike.
Earlier in the tournament, Barcelona also pulled off a dramatic quarterfinal win against Real Madrid, overcoming an early deficit to claim a 2-1 victory. This comeback showcased the team’s resilience and competitive spirit.
Although the team fell to the physically strong Real Betis 2-0 in the semifinals, securing third place was a testament to the quality and potential cultivated in Barcelona’s youth academy. This achievement confirms the club’s effective development of young talent at an early stage of their careers.
