ALMENDRALEJO, Spain (Interstat) — CF Extremadura defeated UD Las Palmas 3-1 on Tuesday in a first-round Copa del Rey Juvenil match at Estadio Francisco de la Hera. The home side’s victory defied a pregame projection that favored Las Palmas.

Imanol Barace led Extremadura with a goal, while teammates Valentín Pezzolesi and Alfredo Sualdea López also scored. Jorge Zarfino and Samuel Hurtado were among the players credited with assists. Las Palmas’ lone goal came from Alfredo Sualdea López in second-half stoppage time.

The result gives Extremadura a winning start to the Spanish youth competition, improving its record to 1-0. Las Palmas begins its tournament campaign with an 0-1 record.