Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Kolkata's St. Xavier's to Face Atletico Madrid in Spain
A team of young football players from St. Xavier's school in Kolkata are going to play in a big football tournament in Spain!
They will get to play against famous teams like Atletico de Madrid.
This is a special moment because it's the first time an Indian youth team has qualified for this tournament.
The players have been training very hard, getting ready to compete against the best young players from all over the world.
They are excited and ready to make their school, city, and country proud!
St. Xavier's Collegiate School (SXCS) from Kolkata will compete in the MADCUP U-16 football tournament in Spain.
SXCS will play against Club Atletico de Madrid in the tournament.
This is the first time an Indian youth team has qualified for the MADCUP.
The team of 20 boys and three teachers flew to Spain on June 18.
The team prepared for the tournament for three months focusing on stamina and strength.
- Who
- A team of under-16 boys from St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata, are participating.
- What
- St. Xavier's Collegiate School is competing in the MADCUP U-16 football tournament.
- When
- The match against Atletico de Madrid is on June 20th, and the team left for Spain on June 18.
- Where
- The tournament is held in Spain, with the match against Atletico de Madrid in Madrid.
- Why
- The team qualified for the prestigious MADCUP to compete against international youth teams and represent their school and country.
SXCS's Perspective
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Team's Mindset
SXCS's Perspective
Excitement and thrill of playing against a top team like Atletico Madrid.
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- Team
- St. Xavier’s Collegiate School, Kolkata
- Tournament
- MADCUP U-16
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Opponent
- Club Atletico de Madrid
- Team Size
- 20 boys and 3 teachers
- Departure Date
- June 18