Real Madrid can boast an enviable state of health of its youth system. In addition to Real Madrid Castilla – which finished eighth in the second division and was the best second team in Spain – and Real Madrid C – fifth in the second division B and close to the play-off places -, the youngest players, the next generations of footballers guarantee the present and future success of Real's Academy.

Nine of Real's teams were crowned champions of their respective leagues this season. Cristian Benavente's under-18 side cruised to victory in its league and is now challenging for the Spanish Cup – it faces Levante in the semi-finals – and will see a number of its players promoted to Real Madrid Castilla next season.

Morientes' under-17 team, the foundations of the team that will take part in the UEFA Youth League next year, was the best team by far in its group. The under-16s, a generation which guarantees future success at the club, completed a trio of champions.

The under-15s, coached by Rubén de la Red, the under-14s, under-12s, under-11s, under 10s, under-8s and under-7s all won their respective league titles too.

Every category at Real Madrid, from the first team to the under-8s, have totalled 1,043 points this season.

The youth academy is doing a great job and guarantees immediate success. Any future success will depend on those running the club. Having finished their footballing assignments for the year, the kids are off on holiday. In reward for their great season, they will set up residence in Valdebebas next year.