Gran Canaria becomes from today in the global epicenter of grassroots football with the inauguration of the XXIX edition of the LaLiga FC Futures International Tournament. The Gran Canaria Stadium opens its doors to welcome the 16 best quarries in Spain and Europein an event that is already a Christmas tradition and that serves as a showcase for the stars of tomorrow. Teams of the stature of Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid (current champion in Orlando) and international powers such as PSG, Juventus or Inter Milan, will compete in the under-13 category under the values of fair play and training.
This Saturday’s day marks the beginning of a frenetic group stage where every detail counts to reach the quarterfinals. With the presence of figures such as the international referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea and the support of the José Ramón de la Morena Foundation, the tournament not only seeks sporting success, but also to claim football as a “painkiller” and engine of hope. From the first touches at 10:30 a.m., The young promises will seek to follow in the footsteps of legends like Iniesta or Fernando Torreswho also forged their legend in this emblematic championship.
LaLiga FC Futures schedule today
The competition starts today, Saturday December 27with the following schedule (peninsular time):
Group A
- Juventus vs Athletic Club (12:00pm).
- Real Madrid vs SL Benfica (2pm).
- Athletic Club vs SL Benfica (18:30 horas).
- Juventus vs Real Madrid (8:00 p.m.).
Group B
- UD Las Palmas vs PSG (10:30 am).
- Atlético de Madrid vs Real Betis (13:00).
- Real Betis vs UD Las Palmas (5:00 p.m.).
- Atlético de Madrid vs PSG (7pm)
Group C
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Sporting CP (11:00 am).
- FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund (1:30 p.m.).
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund (6:00 p.m.).
- FC Barcelona vs Sporting CP (20:30 hours)
Group D
- Inter vs Villarreal CF (11:30 am).
- Sevilla FC vs Valencia CF (12:30 p.m.).
- Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF (5:30 p.m.).
- Sevilla FC vs Inter (7:30 p.m.).
Where to watch LaLiga FC Futures
The tournament has historical coverage, offering up to eight free-to-air televised matches per day on Teledeporte and the RTVE Play platform. In addition to the DAZN LaLiga, Movistar LaLiga TV, Vamos, LALIGA TV BAR and LALIGA+ platforms.
You can also follow the video live via MARCA.com.
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