Spanish Under 18

Spain's under 18 side will be taking part in this year's XXXVIII invitation Atlantic Cup in Las Palmas, which this time around includes Russia and Denmark as well as hosts the Canary Isles. Matches will be played from 31st January to 4th February 2012. (01.01.12)

Spain's under 18 side won the XXXVII invitation Atlantic Cup in Las Palmas after winning two of their three matches. Julen Lopetegui's team started with a 4-0 victory over Switzerland, with two goals each for Valencia's Paco and Málaga's Juanmi. In the second match they beat hosts Canary Islands 1-4, with Real Madrid's Jesé opening the scoring and Paco coming on at half time to help himself to a hat-trick. That was enough to take the trophy, even though they lost the last game 1-2 to Mexico, Jairo's late strike not enough to overturn two earlier goals. (04.02.11)

Spain's under 18 side won this year's invitation Atlantic Cup, which was held in Maspalomas in the Canary Islands. Luis Milla's side came from behind twice to beat Denmark 3-2 in the opening game, all three goals coming from headers by Saborit, Isco and Morata. In the second match they beat hosts Canary Isles 2-0, Romero getting the first and Isco heading the second from Sarabia's cross. And although they were beaten 2-4 in the last tie against France, they finished above their opponents thanks to a better goal difference. (29.01.10)

Spain's under 18 side played a double header against France in Limoges on 19th and 21st May. Luis Milla's side lost the first game 1-0, but won the second by the same result thanks to a goal from Hércules defender Kiko. (21.05.09)

The Meridian Cup changed it's format this year, with two fixtures scheduled in Barcelona between combination sides from Europe and Africa. Three Spaniards were called up for the hosts, Barcelona's Bojan Krkic, Espanyol's Guillem Savall and Valencia's Aarón Ñiguez. Europe won the first game on 27th February 6-1 with two from Aarón and one fron Bojan, and were also victors by 4-0 in the second match on 1st March. (01.03.07)

Last season's under 17 side qualified once again to play the Meridian Cup, which takes place every two years between the top four U17 sides in Europe and the top four U17 sides in Africa. This year the tournament took place in Turkey, with the European sides running out overwhelming winners. Spain, France and Turkey won all four of their games, and Spain did not let in a goal throughout the competition. (11.02.05) Meridian Cup 2005

Spain's under 18 side are not scheduled to play in any official competitions this year, but they did qualify for the Meridian cup, played between the four best sides of Europe and Africa. The tournament took place in Egypt at the end of January. (08.06.03) Meridian Cup 2003