Balearic Youth Football Championship 2026: Pitiusan Teams Shine

Overview

The 2026 Balearic Youth Football Championship wrapped up on Sunday, May 31, with exciting matches in the junior and pre‑benjamin categories. Teams from Ibiza and Formentera showed strong performances, finishing as runners‑up and securing a third‑place finish in another age group.

UD Ibiza – Junior Category Runners‑Up

Thrilling Draw and Penalty Win

UD Ibiza started the final round with a 4‑4 draw against UD Mahón. The match went to a penalty shootout, where the Ibizans held their nerve and won 4‑3 from the spot.

Final Showdown vs. RCD Mallorca

Facing RCD Mallorca, who had earlier beaten Ciutadella 6‑1 and won a 2‑1 shootout, UD Ibiza played to a 2‑2 draw. The result gave Mallorca the championship title, leaving UD Ibiza as the junior runners‑up.

CD Atlético Jesús – Pre‑Benjamin Category Runners‑Up

Minimum Victory and Penalty Success

CD Atlético Jesús edged past Ciutadella with a narrow 0‑1 win. The teams then went to penalties, where Atlético Jesús triumphed 2‑3.

Loss to Sporting Ciutat de Palma

In the next match, Sporting Ciutat de Palma secured a 0‑1 victory over the Ibizans, earning the pre‑benjamin title and leaving CD Atlético Jesús as runners‑up.

UD Ibiza – Third Place in Children’s Category

Match for Third and Fourth

After losing their opening games, UD Ibiza and CD Menorca met in the third‑place playoff. The light‑blue side prevailed, finishing the championship in third place.

Overall Performance of Pitiusan Teams

Although no Pitiusan team captured the regional title, the results highlight a strong competitive spirit:

• UD Ibiza – junior runners‑up, children’s third place
• CD Atlético Jesús – pre‑benjamin runners‑up
• Insular Ibiza – notable showing in the junior category on Saturday

These outcomes confirm that grassroots football in the Pitiusas is thriving, with young players demonstrating skill, determination, and teamwork.

Conclusion

The 2026 Balearic Youth Football Championship may have ended without a Pitiusan champion, but the performances of UD Ibiza, CD Atlético Jesús, and Insular Ibiza showcase the bright future of youth football in Ibiza and Formentera. Their runners‑up finishes and third‑place claim are testament to hard work and passion, setting the stage for even greater successes in the seasons to come.

Source: Diario de Ibiza

Images Credit: www.diariodeibiza.es