A RUNNER-UP FINISH TO REMEMBER

UE Cornellà’s runner-up finish at the Messi Cup puts the club on the international map, generating extraordinary impact across social media and search engines, with millions of views and record growth in its community.

UE Cornellà was one of the standout teams at the Messi Cup 2026. The club’s Cadet A (U16) side finished as Silver Cup runners-up after reaching the final, where they were beaten 2–0 by Newell’s Old Boys. It was a historic achievement for the club, which was the only team from Spain to reach a final in a competition featuring 16 top-level clubs from around the world. A sporting success that has put Cornellà’s youth football on the international map and generated significant attention far beyond the pitch.

The impact has also been felt across the digital landscape. According to digital analytics, searches for ‘UE Cornellà’ increased by 300% compared with the previous week and by more than 5,000% compared with the same period in 2025. Argentina was the country with the highest search interest in the club, ahead of Peru, Spain, Brazil and the United States. Searches related to the team’s matches (‘UE Cornellà vs’) also rose by 110%, alongside increased interest in the club’s tournament standing.

Social media figures have further highlighted this international reach, with extraordinary results. During tournament week, Instagram recorded 3.8 million views, up 178% on the previous week, with 92% coming from people who did not follow the account. Over the past 30 days as a whole, the club’s content has generated more than 5.8 million views and reached over 1.09 million accounts. Furthermore, during October, the community grew by almost 6,500 net new followers. These figures demonstrate UE Cornellà’s growing reach and the international impact of an achievement that has already secured its place in the club’s history.