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Exciting victory against Standard de Liège in the Al Abtal Cup
The Cadet A team faced Standard de Liège (Belgium) in a very disputed match that ended with a 3-2 victory for the blue and white team. The match remained tied 1-1 for most of the time, with both teams showing great talent and determination. However, Espanyol managed to prevail in the last moments of regulation time, achieving their second consecutive victory in the Al Abtal Cup.
The perico team continues its winning streak, after defeating Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) in the first round of the tournament. This match is part of the prestigious Al Abtal Cup, a competition organized by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation within the framework of the Future Falcón program. The initiative brings together some of the best U-16 football academies from all over Europe to compete and showcase emerging talent. Espanyol's next match is scheduled for January 2025, when they will face the Future Falcons team. The Espanyol team hopes to continue its good performance in the tournament and further consolidate its youth academy as one of the best in Europe.