Laia, Noe, Silvia Cristóbal, Irune, and Pau C., U-20 World Cup champions with Spain
The five Madridista players participated in the final against North Korea, where the national team secured victory in the penalty shootout.
Five players from Real Madrid were crowned U-20 World Cup champions with Spain: Laia López, Noe Beltrán, Silvia Cristóbal, Irune Dorado, and Paula Comendador. The national team defeated North Korea in the final of the tournament held in Poland in a penalty shootout (4-3) after the match ended 0-0. All the Madridista players were in the starting lineup, and Laia had an outstanding performance in the shootout by saving two of the North Korean team's attempts.
To reach the final, the Spanish team defeated Italy 0-2 in the semifinals. In the quarterfinals, they won against Brazil (0-1), and in the round of 16, they overcame Portugal (2-0). Earlier, they finished the group stage undefeated after victories over Nigeria, New Caledonia, and the People's Republic of China. Additionally, Pau C., with six goals, was the tournament's top scorer.
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