Spain's under 18 side won the invitation Atlantic Cup for the sixth time in a row after winning all three games 2-0. Real Madrid's Raúl de Tomas got both goals in the opening match against Denmark, and De Tomás and Manchester City's Denis Suárez scored in the subsequent victory against hosts the Canary Islands. That brought them up against Russia, who had also won their first two ties and who had a better overall goal difference. However Julen Lopetegui's side saw them off as well by the same scoreline, this time Real Sociedad's Iker Hernández and again Denis Suárez on the scoresheet. Atlético Madrid's Oliver Torres was named the player of the tournament, with Russia's Panyukov the top scorer. (03.02.12)