We wrapped up this February with one of the most powerful activities we’ve ever organized. Over 65 players from the academy of our Saudi partner club, Al Hilal, visited us from Arabia to experience elite-level football. Four teams (U10, U12, U14, and U17) enjoyed a hybrid experience between Madrid and Barcelona—an unbeatable combination that allowed us to run a clinic with Atlético de Madrid and another with FC Barcelona.
The experience was much more than just training. In addition to the high-level clinics, the players participated in several friendly matches in both Madrid and Barcelona, facing local teams and putting themselves to the test in a competitive environment.
There was also time to enjoy the cities, with visits to some of the most iconic places, including the stadiums and museums of Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, which immersed the players in the history of football.
The cherry on top was being able to enjoy two incredible live matches: one from La Liga at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid vs. Girona, and another from the Copa del Rey at the Estadi Olímpic, with a thrilling FC Barcelona vs. Atlético de Madrid.
Without a doubt, it was a well-rounded, unforgettable trip, one that the players and their staff will always remember. This experience was much more than just a trip—it was a total immersion into elite football development, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who took part.
