Palmeiras outclass Real Madrid to win U17 Club World Cup | OneFootball

The Palmeiras U-17 team dominated and defeated Real Madrid 2-0 on Thursday (4th), at the Pozoblanco Stadium, in Córdoba, Spain, in the third round of the group stage of the Club World Cup of the category. The goals of the Academy's youngsters were scored by Juan Francisco and Ruan Yago.

With the result, the Verdão advances in the U-17 World Cup after winning all three matches they played in the initial phase of the tournament, leading Group C. The opponent of the Palmeiras team in the quarterfinals will be determined soon.

In addition to the triumph over Real Madrid, the team beat two other clubs from Spain. After defeating Real Betis-ESP 2-1 in the debut, with goals from Juan Gabriel and Juliano, the team led by Artur Itiro thrashed Córdoba-ESP 5-0 in the second round, with goals from Ruan Yago, Wesley, Vinicius, Juan Gabriel, and Juliano.

Palmeiras is a two-time U-17 World Cup champion. In 2018, the Palmeiras team defeated Real Madrid-ESP 4-2 in the final, with goals from Gabriel Silva, Gabriel Veron, Fabrício, and Luan Cândido. The following year, the Academy's youngsters also took the title, this time beating Leganés-ESP 2-1, with goals from Garcia and Gabriel Silva.

Parallel to the World Cup, the Palmeiras U-17 team competes in the Brazilian Championship of the category, leading the competition in a standalone manner. Last Tuesday (02), the team defeated Corinthians 3-2, in Santana de Parnaíba, with goals from Gustavo Froldi (twice) and João Paulo. In the next round, Palestra faces Internacional, on the 16th (Tuesday), at 3 pm (Brasília time), at Morada dos Quero-Queros, in Alvorada-RS.

Verdão also competes in the São Paulo U-17 Championship. After being defeated 1-0 by Grêmio Prudente in the last round, the team will face Rio Preto, on Saturday (06), at 11 am, at the Anísio Haddad Stadium, in São José do Rio Preto.

Upcoming Palmeiras games

Palmeiras x Internacional – Brazilian Championship – 13/9 – 6:30 pm (Brasília time)

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