PSG Defeats UD Las Palmas in LaLiga FC Future International Tournament Opener
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A promising start to the 2025 tournament was marked by a 1-2 victory for Paris Saint Germain over UD Las Palmas on Saturday, December 27, though controversy arose as the Gran Canarian team appealed for a penalty that went unawarded. The competition, hosted by the Children’s Foundation of UD Las Palmas, is currently underway at the Gran Canaria Stadium.
Early Goals Set the Tone for PSG Victory
Idrissa Kinsemi quickly established dominance for Paris Saint Germain, scoring two goals within the first four minutes of the match. This early lead proved crucial as UD Las Palmas struggled to find their footing initially. Despite the quick deficit, the Gran Canarian footballers demonstrated resilience, gradually improving their performance throughout the game.
Late Goal Offers a Glimmer of Hope for UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas managed to narrow the gap with a goal from Daniel Gordillo in the final minute of play. However, the late surge wasn’t enough to overcome the early disadvantage, resulting in a 1-2 loss for the home team.
Team Lineups and Saturday’s Results
The UD Las Palmas Foundation fielded a team comprised of Ignacio Aldirico, Francis González, Pablo Martel, Decourcy Everton, Álvaro Sosa, Pablo Grisaleña, and Daniel Gordillo. Their bench included Diego Ramos (p), Hugo Diego Martín, Víctor Cabrera, Ángel Clark, and Hugo García.
Paris Saint Germain’s lineup featured Dauda Farmer, Ayden Yekedo, Nathan Kemchoum, Idrissa Kinsemi, Nael Bensaid, Peat, and Noham Hadry, with substitutes Towered Cace, Bernadel Lonny, Lesser, Best, and Malik Doukara.
Here’s a full rundown of Saturday’s morning and afternoon session results:
Morning Session (December 27):
- UD Las Palmas-PSG 1-2
- Espanyol-Sporting Lisbon 1-0
- Inter Milan-Villarreal 2-2
- Juventus-Athletic 2-2
- Seville-Valencia 0-0
- Atco. Madrid-Betis 1-0
- Barcelona-B. Dortmund 1-1
- Real Madrid Benfica 1-1
Afternoon Session (December 27):
- Betis-UD Las Palmas 1-1
- Valencia-Villarreal 1-2
- Espanyol-B. Dortmund 2-0
- Athletic Club-Benfica 2-1
- 18:00: Atco. Madrid-PSG 1-1
- 18:30: Seville-Inter Milan
- 19:00: Juventus-Real Madrid
- 19:30: Barcelona-Sporting Lisbon
Tournament Groups Taking Shape
The teams are divided into four groups as follows:
- Group A: Real Madrid, Athletic Club, Benfica, and Juventus
- Group B: Atlético de Madrid (4 points), Paris Saint Germain (4), UD Las Palmas (1), and Betis (1)
- Group C: FC Barcelona, Espanyol, Sporting Lisboa, and Borussia Dortmund
- Group D: Sevilla, Valencia, Villarreal, and Inter Milan
With Paris Saint Germain and Atlético de Madrid currently leading Group B with four points each, the competition is heating up. The LaLiga FC Future International Tournament promises exciting matches as teams vie for a spot in the later stages of the competition.
