MATCH REPORT | VCF Juvenil A defeats Real Madrid and reaches Copa de Campeones final (1-2)

VCF Juvenil A has secured a place in the final of the Copa de Campeones after a disciplined and competitive performance in the semifinal against Real Madrid. The young Valencianistas dominated the first half, took the lead in the second through a penalty by Aimar Blázquez, and sealed the win in stoppage time with a brilliant header from David Otorbi.

Having eliminated both Real Madrid in the semifinals and FC Barcelona in the quarterfinals, VCF Juvenil A will now play in the Grand Final on Sunday, June 1st at 12:00 PM against the winner of Deportivo de La Coruña vs Real Betis Balompié.

FIRST HALF

The match began with intensity and balance, both teams applying high pressure and battling for possession. VCF Juvenil A had the first clear chance thanks to a dangerous connection between Jaume Durà and Leslie Okai, which nearly resulted in an own goal and earned a corner. From that corner, Rubi connected with a header that just missed the post.

VCF Juvenil A continued to grow into the game, with Jaume Durà leading another threatening move and firing a shot just wide. Real Madrid responded with a couple of dangerous runs down the left by Aguado

As the half progressed, Real Madrid found more rhythm and controlled possession in the closing minutes. However, VCF keeper Raúl Jiménez stood tall with a pair of solid saves. The best chance before the break came in stoppage time, when Leslie Okai went one-on-one with the Madrid keeper, who denied the shot with a great save.

La segunda mitad arrancó sin cambios en ambos equipos y con un Real Madrid que quiso intensificar el dominio en los primeros minutos y dispuso de un primer lanzamiento de Roberto que se encontró con una buena mano de Raul Jiménez y un segundo lanzamiento en posición franca que no encontró portería. 

VCF Juvenil A responded quickly and earned a penalty after Liberto brought down Jaume Durà inside the box. Aimar Blázquez calmly converted from the spot to make it 0-1.

The goal boosted Valencia’s confidence as they defended well while still creating chances. Manager Óscar Sánchez introduced fresh legs—Jan Montes, Joel Fontanet, and Rodrigo Gamón—to help close out the match.  

Real Madrid found the equalizer from a controversial penalty after the referee called a foul on Monferrer. Barroso converted to make it 1-1.

VCF Juvenil A didn’t lose focus and came close to regaining the lead with two chances from Jan Montes on the left. One of the rebounds fell to Monferrer, whose shot flew over the crossbar.

The winner came in stoppage time. Jan Montes broke down the wing and delivered a perfect cross for David Otorbi, who headed home at the far post, securing a dramatic and historic win.

VCF Juvenil A reaches the final of the Copa de Campeones for the first time under the tournament’s new format.

In the previous format, Valencia CF’s U19s were champions in 2006/07 and runners-up in 1997/98 and 2009/2010.