At Madrid Euro Soccer Academy, we strive for full immersion in Spanish football—through training under expert UEFA-licensed coaches, integration with local clubs, participation in international tournaments, and, importantly, competition against elite Spanish teams.

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Friendly games are integral to our philosophy. As our Sporting Director, Coach Xavi said, "At MESA, friendlies are treated like competition matches. They’re the only way to replicate the challenges that the players will face.”

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Our latest victory against CD Alameda, a club based in Toledo, gave us a lot of insights to learn from moving forward. These friendlies serve as real game situations where players can apply what they’ve learned in our high-intensity training sessions. These matches help us see what works, what needs improvement, and how we can do better in future matches. 

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Our recent match against professional side CP Villarrobledo was also a significant milestone that challenged our players to raise their level and perform against top-tier opponents. For our players, competing against a professional team is a significant event. At MESA, we’re constantly raising the bar and challenging our players to do, be, and play better.

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Facing Pros: Experiencing Elite Spanish Competition Firsthand

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Villarrobledo is a historic Spanish city in the province of Albacete, part of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. A two-hour drive from Madrid, this also gave our players a glimpse of the lives of professional athletes: where constant travel and competition requires a degree of focus and discipline.

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CP Villarrobledo, founded in 1971, plays in Spain’s Tercera Federación, the fifth tier of the national league system. It was our second time playing at the club’s home stadium, the Campo Nuestra Señora de la Caridad—known to local fans as Barranco del Lobo, or the Wolf Ravine Stadium. 

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This game was special for another reason—it was a reunion with two former MESA players, Arshaun and Leo, who have since gone professional and joined the Albacete-based club. CP Villarrobledo is a testament to the high level of competition in Spain: throughout the Spanish football pyramid, you find formidable teams that challenge MESA to take it to the next level.

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Naturally, competing against a professional side means going against players who are older and physically stronger. Yet at MESA, we teach our players that the modern game isn't dictated by physical prowess alone: deep game understanding, player IQ, and effective teamwork matter just as much. 

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Our young academy came to compete; by the end of the first half, it was level at one-all.

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“We competed quite well. It was a game where we had to defend, because we were playing against a semi-professional team,” said MESA Coach Sebastian Guerrero. “We competed as best we could, and I think the guys executed the game plan really well. I think the guys did a great job and we leave very, very happy.”

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Top-tier Competition at a Spanish Soccer Academy

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At MESA, we emphasize the learning process. Every game, no matter the final score, highlights our progress as individuals and as a team. Rather than focusing solely on the results, we teach our players to see matches as stepping stones on their journey to become better, wiser players.

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Although the game ended in a 3-1 victory for CP Villarrobledo, our academy took home much more: lessons learned on and off the field, and insights to carry into future matches.

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Our second match against CP Villarrobledo was a significant feat. Our staff is proud of the determination our players showed on the pitch. Whether a friendly or a tournament match, MESA players exemplify consistent ambition, game intelligence, and resilience. 

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For MESA, testing ourselves against elite sides is always a milestone as we continue to form the next generation of modern football players.

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Start your journey in the center of Spanish football. Learn more about our Spanish soccer academy today.

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