Lointek Amorebieta-Etxano CUP to Showcase 350 Youth Football Talents This Weekend
The Lointek Amorebieta-Etxano CUP youth football tournament will bring together 350 young players from 23 teams, including Atlético de Madrid and FC Porto, on December 6-7 in Amorebieta-Etxano, with live streaming and community events.
- • The tournament features 23 teams and around 350 players, held on December 6-7, 2025.
- • It consists of two phases: preliminary rounds on Saturday and main rounds on Sunday.
- • Prominent teams include Atlético de Madrid, FC Porto, Real Sociedad, and Girondins Bordeaux.
- • Sunday matches will be streamed live on YouTube, with entry fees for the public of 3 euros on day one and 5 euros on day two.
Key details
The prestigious Lointek Amorebieta-Etxano CUP, an international youth football 7 tournament for the alevín category, is set to take place on December 6-7, 2025, in Amorebieta-Etxano. Hosted at the Txolon sports facilities, the tournament will feature 23 teams and approximately 350 players, including prominent clubs like Atlético de Madrid, FC Porto, Real Sociedad, and Girondins Bordeaux.
The competition is structured in two phases. On Saturday, from 9:30 AM, 12 teams will compete in three groups, with notable regional participants such as SD Amorebieta B, CD Arratia, and Athletic Gipuzkoa Eskola. The day continues with knockout rounds beginning at 4 PM, determining the teams advancing to Sunday’s main phase.
Sunday’s tournament phase also starts at 9:30 AM, featuring 12 high-level teams. The same format culminates in a final scheduled for 6:15 PM. All matches on Sunday will be broadcast live on the Amorebieta YouTube channel, offering fans worldwide access to the exciting youth football action.
Public entry fees are set at three euros on Saturday and five euros on Sunday, while club members pay three euros on Sunday with free admission granted to children under 16. Furthermore, attendees can participate in prize draws including club jerseys and meals at local restaurants.
Due to logistical reasons, parking at the Txolon facilities will be closed, and organizers have recommended using alternative parking areas to accommodate the influx.
The tournament announcement was made by Jon Larrea, president of Sociedad Deportiva Amorebieta, along with Amorebieta-Etxano’s mayor Ainhoa Salterain and Serafín Loroño from sponsors Lointek, highlighting the event's significance in promoting youth football development in Spain.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
