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SÁB 17.06.2017
The 26th edition of the PAMESA LaLiga Promises National Tournament continued to set pulses racing on its second day, while once more showcasing the quality of the academies across LaLiga Santander.
Atletico Madrid, Villarreal CF, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid earned places in the semi-finals on a day brimming with excitement, football and fans. Indeed, the Pamesa Ceramica Training Ground was packed with people eager to feast their eyes on the country's top Under-12s talents.
Although there was the small matter of the round of 16 to come first, all the participants set out in the morning with their sights firmly fixed on claiming a semi-final berth. Malaga CF, Real Sociedad, RCD Espanyol, Sevilla FC, Villarreal, Atletico, Barcelona and Real Madrid were the eight teams that advanced to the quarter-finals, in Sevilla's case keeping their supporters on tenterhooks in the process before eventually overcoming Valencia CF on penalties.
Fair play and teamwork were again on display in all the matches, which provided plenty of memorable moments for the colourful crowd, among whom a good mood reigned throughout as they belted out chants.
More fantastic fare was in store in the evening session, which determined the four semi-finalists. Atletico broke down a solid Sevilla side to become the first team through, before Villarreal – roared on by the home fans – came from behind to edge past Espanyol. The third quarter-final clash saw Barcelona get the better of a battling Malaga, before Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad to complete the last-four lineup.
The stage is set for a thrilling final day of the 2017 PAMESA LaLiga Promises National Tournament, when the champions will be crowned. All the latest developments from the business end of the competition can be followed on social media via the hashtag #LaLigaPromises, while live coverage of the remaining games will be available on LaLiga TV and LaSexta.
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