The Foundation hosts the 8th Patrons Tournament at Ciudad Real Madrid
The Real Madrid Foundation held a new edition of the Patrons Tournament, a day of camaraderie that took place at Ciudad Real Madrid and brought together around 300 participants in an environment defined by values-driven sports and social commitment.
This event, now in its eighth edition, aims primarily to thank the support of collaborating entities, whose involvement makes it possible to implement the social sports projects of the Foundation worldwide. This year, teams from Fundación “La Caixa,” CAF, HP, Fundación MTP, UPS, Gonvarri, Unicaja, Globalvia, Medical Service Care, Roadis, Logista, El Corte Inglés, Grupo Ibérica, Fundación Sanitas, Johnson & Johnson, Grupo BID, Ecopilas, EY, Abbott, and Corpay participated.
Throughout the morning, the teams played several matches in an 8-a-side football format, with dynamic, short-duration games that allowed for greater interaction among the participating entities. Following the Foundation's model, the tournament maintained a non-competitive nature, where the results took a back seat to values such as respect, teamwork, and camaraderie.
A more inclusive edition
As a key novelty, this edition included the participation of students from the adapted schools of the Real Madrid Foundation, who joined the patrons' teams as regular players. This initiative put a face to the beneficiaries of the projects and reinforced the inclusive nature of the tournament, creating a particularly meaningful experience for all participants.
Sports and shared commitment
In addition to sports practice, the tournament served to introduce the collaborating entities to the methodology of the Real Madrid Foundation, For a REAL Education: Values and Sports, showcasing in a practical way how football can be a tool for education and social transformation. The day concluded with a networking and meeting space for attendees, consolidating this tournament as a key event to strengthen the relationship between the Foundation and its collaborators.
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