The Plate final saw Team PL Blue Boys take on Bristol Wanderers, with both sides aiming to end the tournament on a high. These two teams would need to summon one last burst of energy to ensure they would be picking up winners and not runners-up medals in the presentation.

Let's look at the two teams records:

Team PL Blue Boys (Pol)

Best appearances to date: 2021 Barcelona Fives (Plate R/up), 2023 Barcelona Fives (Cup R/up) – both as AFC Blue Boys.

Record today: Played 5, Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 1.

Goal difference today: 6-5 (+1)

Current unbeaten run: 4 games.

Today's top goalscorer: Guillermo Buonomo

Clean sheets: 2

Bristol Wanderers (Eng)

Best appearance to date: Debut

Record today: Played 6, Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 3.

Goal difference today: 7-10 (-3)

Current unbeaten run: 2 games.

Today's top goalscorer: Russell McAulay (4)

Clean sheets: 1

Team PL Blue Boys came into the match unbeaten in five games, having already beaten Bristol Wanderers 2-1 earlier in the day, making them strong favourites on paper. Bristol Wanderers, however, carried plenty of momentum after reaching the final through two hard-fought victories in a row showing they could produce results when they really needed to.

The match was tight and closely contested from the start, with both teams showing quality in possession and discipline in defence. Chances were in shorty supply as the sides cancelled each other out to some extent, and the game became a battle of patience and precision.

Bristol Wanderers struck first and only goal of the game when Mark Blakemore found the net, giving the English side a 1-0 advantage at half-time. Team PL Blue Boys pushed to find a response in the second half, but Bristol Wanderer's organisation and resilience kept them at bay throughout.

The match finished 1-0 in favour of Bristol Wanderers, completing a remarkable run of three successive wins in the knockout phase. Goalkeeper Steve King kept two clean sheets during this period, playing a key role in the team's Plate triumph. The victory crowned Bristol Wanderers as Plate champions and rewarded their determination and composure in high-pressure matches.

Team PL Blue Boys can hold their heads high after an impressive day of football. Unbeaten in five games coming into the Plate final, they showed remarkable consistency, skill, and resilience throughout the tournament, proving themselves to be one of the form teams of the event. Despite coming up just short in the final, their performance across multiple matches, including a previous win over Bristol Wanderers, highlighted their quality and determination. It was a day of fine margins, and while the ultimate prize narrowly eluded them, their efforts have showed next time it could be them in the winners' circle.

Bristol Wanderers can celebrate a well-deserved triumph after an outstanding performance throughout the knockout phase. Their three successive victories in high-pressure matches at the end showcased composure, resilience, and team spirit that fully merited the silverware they raised aloft. The Plate title is a fitting reward for their determination, leadership from captain Russell McAulay, and the crucial contributions from players like Mark Blakemore and goalkeeper Steve King. Their success is a testament to hard work, teamwork, and belief, making it a memorable and proud moment for the club in Barcelona.

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