Group B kicked off with an intriguing clash between Bede FC of England and Celtic Eagles of Poland.

Bede FC made their eurofootballfives.com debut here in 2011 in Barcelona, earning their first European victory with a 2-1 win over eventual Plate winners Bristol Bridge. Despite some strong performances, results often went against them, leaving them finishing 5th on goal difference and entering the Wooden Spoon Semi-Finals, where they lost to Stamford AC. Over the following years, they competed across Europe, including the Algarve Open (2012, 2013), Amsterdam (2014), Bratislava (2015), and Mallorca (2016), often finishing mid-table but producing notable performances such as a 3-1 win over Slovakia's Donuts and an epic 10-goal Quarter-Final thriller against Team Bear. Their best group performance came at Mallorca 2016, where they won 60% of their games and qualified for the Plate Quarter-Finals before narrowly losing to St Paul's College Old Boys. Bede FC continued their European campaigns in the Baltics, playing at Vilnius (2017) and Gdansk (2018), finishing mid-table in both and exiting at the Quarter-Final stage, to Shahs of Sunset and Bialoazzuri FC respectively. In 2019, they competed in the Alicante Tournament, facing increasingly tough opposition including ASAL Sports, Cheesecake FC, Atletico San Bas, and The Mavericks, ultimately finishing their campaign with a 6-0 Plate Quarter-Final loss to Alicounty. Now, Bede FC are set to compete in the Veterans 35+ tournament in Barcelona, bringing years of European experience and resilience to the new challenge.

The opening exchanges were competitive, with both sides showing plenty of energy and organisation as they looked to find their rhythm in the Barcelona sunshine. Bede FC tried to establish themselves in midfield and build patiently, but it was the Polish side who carried the greater attacking threat. The breakthrough came through Krystian Waledziak, who showed quick feet and composure to put Celtic Eagles ahead and give them the perfect start to their campaign. As Bede FC pushed for an equaliser, they left gaps at the back that the Eagles were quick to exploit. Rickardo Vilaca doubled the lead to make it 2-0, sealing the victory and three points for Celtic Eagles. It was a strong and disciplined performance — a statement of intent that suggested they would be serious contenders in Group B.

Game 3 saw The Legends of Bulgaria make their debut in the eurofootballfives.com Veterans tournament, taking on Skidmarks 4Gs from England. As a team playing in Europe for the first time, The Legends showed composure and attacking intent from the first whistle. Their efforts were rewarded early when Iskren Iliev opened the scoring, giving Bulgaria a historic first goal in the competition and setting the tone for what was to come.

The Bulgarian side quickly doubled their advantage as Ivan Hristov struck to make it 2-0, demonstrating their sharpness in the final third and their ability to capitalise on opportunities. Skidmarks 4Gs responded, showing the resilience that has been a hallmark of their campaigns, and number “8” reduced the deficit to 2-1, injecting hope and tension into the match. For a brief moment, it looked as though the English side could mount a comeback and take points from the debutant team.

However, The Legends maintained their focus and composure under pressure. Hristov completed the scoring with a decisive strike to seal a 3-1 victory, leaving no doubt that Bulgaria had arrived on the eurofootballfives.com stage in style. The win was not just about the scoreline — it highlighted their attacking cohesion, determination, and ability to handle the pressures of tournament football. For a debut performance, it was a confident start and a game to build on for the rest of the competition.

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