Castilla comes back at Old Trafford and advances to the semifinals of the Premier League International Cup

Real Madrid Castilla secured a spot in the semifinals of the Premier League International Cup by defeating Manchester United at Old Trafford. After leveling the initial 2-0 deficit with goals from Castrelo and Bruno, Barroso and Mesonero completed the madridista comeback in extra time. The opponent for the next round will be determined by a draw, which will include López de Lerma's side, Real Sociedad B, Borussia Dortmund, and the winner of the clash between Dinamo Zagreb and Valencia Mestalla.

The match started off tough for our team. In the 9th minute, Moorhouse put United ahead with a shot from the edge of the area, and six minutes later, Lacey extended the lead from the penalty spot. From that point on, Madrid sought a reaction, and the reward came in added time. A cross from the wing by David Jiménez was headed on by Bruno, and the ball fell to Castrelo, who finished with his left foot inside the area to beat Murdock and reduce the deficit.

The equalizer arrived
Castilla maintained their offensive momentum after the break, although the equalizer did not come until the 66th minute. Another cross from David Jiménez found Bruno at the edge of the area, and his right-footed shot ended up in the net after deflecting off a defender. López de Lerma's side continued to impose their game until the match went into extra time.

Barroso and Mesonero seal the victory
In extra time, our reserve team came out determined to dominate. After a goal by Bruno was disallowed for offside, Barroso capitalized on a rebound inside the area to make it 2-3 and bring the team closer to qualification (108’). Finally, Mesonero secured the match in the 118th minute with a well-placed left-footed shot that confirmed Castilla's place in the semifinals.

MATCH DETAILS
2-Manchester United: Murdock, Jackson, Aljofree, Fredricson (Armer, 52’), Kukonki (Watson, 91’), McCormack (Lusale, 60’), Lacey (Overy, 91’), T. Fletcher, Obi, J. Fletcher (McAllister, 79’), Moorhouse (Ajayi, 79’).
4-Castilla: Súnico, D. Jiménez (Rubén Martínez, 98’), Manu Serrano (Óscar Mesa, 87’), Mario Rivas (Mateo Garrido, 98’), Lamini, Cherif, Mesonero, Lacosta, Loren Zúñiga (Barroso, 57’), Bruno and G. Castrelo (Mascaró, 57’).

Goals:
1-0 (min. 9): Moorhouse.
2-0 (min. 15): Lacey.
2-1 (min. 46): G. Castrelo.
2-2 (min. 66): Bruno.
2-3 (min. 108): Barroso.
2-4 (min. 118): Mesonero

Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.