Atlético Madrid Edges Baleares in Youth Cup Thriller
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Dec. 17, 2025) (Interstat) — Club Atlético de Madrid defeated CD Baleares U19 3-2 on Wednesday in a Copa del Rey Juvenil match that defied pregame projections. Antoine Griezmann led the visitors with two goals, including the 72nd-minute winner at Estadio Balear.
Atlético Madrid established an early lead with goals from Griezmann in the 16th minute and Giacomo Raspadori in the 20th. The home side responded before halftime, with Gerardo cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the 28th minute. Baleares found an equalizer in the second half, but Griezmann’s second goal secured the victory for Atlético Madrid. The result improved Atlético’s record to 1-0 in the competition, while Baleares fell to 0-1. The match overturned statistical forecasts that heavily favored a Baleares victory.