The contest remained open at half-time, with Real Madrid leading 1-0 and Santiago Wanderers having created two opportunities of its own. That resistance disappeared after Valenzuela was dismissed for a second booking.
Carvacho was then sent off after protesting the decision, leaving Wanderers unable to maintain its defensive shape or compete for possession. Madrid exploited the extra space and added twice to turn a narrow lead into a 3-1 victory.
The result underlines how quickly a youth final can shift. Wanderers had remained within touching distance while the contest was played at near full strength; the dismissals removed that balance.
The trophy adds to an impressive season for Madrid’s young players, who also won the Youth Champions League after beating Club Brugge in May. That success gave the group confidence, but the Bernabéu final demanded a different kind of performance: patience before the red cards, then efficiency once the numerical advantage arrived.
Alvaro Lopez entered the occasion as part of the Youth Champions League-winning group, while Jorge Cestero and Alex Ciria had also been involved with José Mourinho’s senior squad this season. Their presence highlights the pathway Madrid continues to build between academy success and first-team exposure.
The next challenge is converting this trophy into sustained progression. For Santiago Wanderers, the lesson is equally clear: after competing for a half, discipline proved decisive. Madrid now moves forward with another international title and increased attention on which academy players can make the next step into senior football.