The final match had arrived—CF Igualada vs. CF Manresa.
The stadium was packed. The Catalonia Youth Tournament Trophy gleamed under the lights, waiting for a champion.
The first half was fierce. Manresa played with precision, and Daniel found himself struggling to keep up. He could feel the pressure, the eyes watching him—on the field and off it.
Then, just before halftime, disaster struck.
Manresa's star striker launched a powerful shot—unstoppable. The ball hit the net.
CF Igualada 0 - 1 CF Manresa.
Coach Navarro gave a fiery halftime speech, but Daniel was barely listening. His heart was pounding—not just from the game, but from the realization that whoever was after him wasn't waiting anymore.