The Real Madrid Foundation completed its second phase of LaLiga Genuine in Gijón

The Real Madrid Foundation participated last weekend in the second phase of the LaLiga Genuine Moeve season, held at the Mareo Football School with Sporting de Gijón as the host club. The event brought together 24 teams and over 380 players with intellectual disabilities, reaffirming the competition's commitment to inclusion and the positive values of sport.

The phase began on Saturday morning with an institutional welcome ceremony at the El Molinón – Enrique Castro “Quini” stadium. Two players from the various teams were received by representatives of Sporting de Gijón and the Gijón City Council, in an event that marked the start of a weekend focused on coexistence, respect, and camaraderie.

Matches and medal ceremony
The matches took place from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning at the Mareo facilities. During the event, the Real Madrid Foundation team faced Fundació Girona FC 1930 and Real Oviedo, sharing with the other participants a sporting experience based on fair play and personal improvement.

The medal ceremony was held on Sunday, with the presence of authorities and institutional representatives. LaLiga Genuine Moeve continues to consolidate a competition model centered on values, aligned with the social sports tournaments promoted by the Real Madrid Foundation, where respect, camaraderie, and personal effort are encouraged. After this second phase, the team is preparing for the upcoming venues of the season, which will take place in Burgos and conclude with the final phase in Madrid.

Quality educational sports
The Real Madrid Foundation supports more than 500 participants with intellectual disabilities or functional diversity each season through its adapted and inclusive social sports schools. These initiatives are aimed at people with developmental disorders, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, or sensory disabilities, among others, with the objective of ensuring that everyone can access quality educational sports from a perspective of real inclusion.

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