# Spain-Mexico U-20 match relocated to Majadahonda

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-mexico-u-20-match-relocation-from-ceuta
> Updated: 2026-09-24T16:21:42.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 3.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has finalized the relocation of the U-20 friendly match between Spain and Mexico. Originally scheduled for September 30 at the Alfonso Murube Stadium in Ceuta, the match will now take place at the Cerro del Espino stadium in Majadahonda, Madrid, at 20:30.

The move follows security recommendations from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior and the National Police, who advised against the event in Ceuta due to ‘exceptional migratory pressure and social tension’ following a large influx of migrants from Morocco in late July. Authorities cited the need for extraordinary police resources to manage both the football match and the ongoing migratory situation.

The relocation drew criticism from the local government of Ceuta and the Ceuta Football Federation, who argued the city had a right to host national matches and that the event could have served to ‘project an image of normalcy for the region.’

The Spanish squad, managed by Paco Gallardo and composed primarily of the 2007 generation that won the Under-19 European Championship, is scheduled to convene on Sunday night. Training sessions will be held at the Las Rozas Football City on Monday and Tuesday in preparation for the match, which serves as preparation for next year’s Under-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

## Claims

- The friendly match between the Spain and Mexico U-20 national teams scheduled for September 30 will not be held in Ceuta. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The decision follows a report from the National Police advising against the event due to the exceptional situation in the city caused by migratory pressure. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Madrid is being considered as the primary alternative venue for the match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Ceuta Football Federation expressed rejection of the decision to move the match. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Spain vs Mexico Under-20 match moved to Majadahonda

The Spain vs Mexico Under-20 friendly has been relocated from Ceuta to Majadahonda, Madrid, due to security recommendations regarding the migratory situation in Ceuta.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-under-20-football-match-moved-to-majadahonda

### 2026-09-21: Spain-Mexico U-20 friendly relocated from Ceuta due to migration crisis

The Spain vs Mexico U-20 friendly match scheduled for September 30 will no longer be held in Ceuta due to police concerns regarding the city's migration crisis. Madrid is a potential new venue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-mexico-u-20-friendly-relocated-from-ceuta-due-to-migration-crisis

### 2026-09-19: Ceuta U-20 Spain-Mexico match moved due to security concerns

The Spain-Mexico U-20 friendly match scheduled for Ceuta has been moved, likely to Madrid, after Spanish police advised against it due to security concerns and migratory pressure in the city.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ceuta-u-20-match-against-mexico-faces-cancellation-request

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