Las Palmas U19 Edges Celta Vigo U19 in Spanish Youth Cup Quarter-Final

A solitary first-half goal was enough for Las Palmas U19 to defeat Celta Vigo U19 1–0 and advance to the semi-finals of the Spanish Youth Cup on May 10, 2026. The tightly contested match, played at Las Palmas’ training ground, saw the home side produce a disciplined defensive performance to neutralize Celta’s talented attack.

The decisive moment came in the 28th minute when Las Palmas’ winger collected a through ball on the right, cut inside, and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Celta Vigo dominated possession for long spells but found the Las Palmas backline impenetrable, with the goalkeeper making several smart saves to preserve the clean sheet. Las Palmas also had chances on the counter but were unable to add a second.

Youth Development and Tournament Context

This victory continues Las Palmas U19’s impressive run in the cup competition, where they have now conceded only one goal in three matches. For Celta Vigo U19, the defeat ends a promising cup campaign, but their development squad can take pride in pushing a strong opponent to the limit. Las Palmas will now face either Real Madrid U19 or Athletic Club U19 in the semi-finals, a match that will test their resolute defence against arguably stronger firepower.

Both sides featured several players with first-team ambitions, and this cup tie offered a glimpse into the future of Spanish football. Las Palmas’ ability to win ugly in a knockout setting bodes well for their chances of lifting the trophy.