Barça's youth team eliminates Corinthians and advances to the Club World Cup semi-finals

The Barça youth team has taken a giant step in the 2025 Youth Club World Cup after beating Corinthians in an exciting penalty shootout (4-2).

The match, played at the municipal stadium of Montilla (Córdoba), was decided from the penalty spot after an intense 2-2 draw in regulation time.

A promising start for Barcelona with a goal from Gorka Buil

The Barça team took an early lead thanks to a goal from Gorka Buil, who opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a precise shot after a good attacking combination.

The goal allowed Barça to gain confidence and control possession for much of the first half. However, Corinthians reacted before halftime and made it 1-1 with a goal that restored equality to the score just before heading into the locker rooms.

Exchange of blows in the second half

The second half started with the same intensity. In the 53rd minute, Pol Mancheño restored the lead for the Azulgranas with an accurate shot that seemed to pave the way for qualification.

But the joy was short-lived, as the Brazilian team responded immediately with the 2-2 in the 56th minute, taking the match to a vibrant final stretch. Despite the attempts of both teams to avoid penalties, the score did not change again and everything was decided from the penalty spot.

Azulgrana triumph from the penalty spot

In the penalty shootout, the Barça players showed greater composure and effectiveness. With a final score of 4-2 in the penalty lottery, the culé youth team secured their ticket to the semi-finals of the international tournament.

The victory is a boost for a generation of youth players who continue to demonstrate character and personality in highly demanding scenarios.

The Barça youth team, in search of the Club World Cup final

With this victory, the Azulgrana youth team advances to the semi-finals, where they await their opponent to continue dreaming of lifting the title. The team trained by the culé youth academy continues to show the Barça DNA in every match: possession, talent and efficiency in key moments.

Beyond the result, the performance of the youth team in Montilla reinforces the club's commitment to youth football, confirming that La Masia continues to be a fundamental pillar in the construction of the future of FC Barcelona.

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