# Atletico de Madrid set to Evaluate India’s U-17 Squad: A Game-Changing Opportunity for Indian Football

URL: https://technosports.co.in/atletico-de-madrid-evaluate-indias-u-17-squad/  
Published: 2023-04-01  
Updated: 2023-04-01  
Author: REMYA BABU S

[Atletico de Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atl%C3%A9tico_Madrid) to Evaluate India’s U-17 Squad: India’s U-17 football team is set to embark on a five-week exposure tour in Spain, where they will receive assistance from Spanish football giants Atletico de Madrid. The team, under the guidance of coach Bibiano Fernandes, is preparing for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023, where they have been placed in a tough group that includes Japan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

> India’s U-17 team will be thoroughly evaluated by Spanish football giants Atletico de Madrid during a 5-week exposure tour. The Spanish FA has also assured India of top coaches who will aid in the development of women’s football[#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/t67hlhHcme](https://t.co/t67hlhHcme)
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> — Marcus Mergulhao (@MarcusMergulhao) [March 31, 2023](https://twitter.com/MarcusMergulhao/status/1641887071760707585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Here are some of the ways this collaboration will help Indian football: Atletico de Madrid to Evaluate India’s U-17 Squad

> India placed with Japan, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan for AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 [https://t.co/47GxttlUhS](https://t.co/47GxttlUhS)
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> — Jemima Khan (@jumimakhan) [April 1, 2023](https://twitter.com/jumimakhan/status/1642137097229291520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

1. **Thorough evaluation of individual players**: The Atletico de Madrid officials will assess each player in the Indian team, identifying their technique and tactical errors, and providing feedback to help them improve.
2. **Exposure to top-quality training facilities**: The Indian team will train at some of the best facilities in Spain, giving them access to world-class equipment and training methodologies.
3. **Six friendlies against quality opposition**: The team will play six friendly matches against quality opposition, which will help them fine-tune their skills and build team chemistry ahead of the tournament.
4. **Collaboration with Spanish football experts**: The Spanish FA will depute experienced women’s football coaches to India, providing the country with an opportunity to learn from Spain’s success in women’s football.

> India has been placed in Group D of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023, alongside Japan, Vietnam and Uzbekistan. [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#AFCU17AsianCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCU17AsianCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/N0WdpkYFL9](https://t.co/N0WdpkYFL9)
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> — Football Counter (@football_countr) [March 30, 2023](https://twitter.com/football_countr/status/1641447906791297027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Atletico de Madrid to Evaluate India’s U-17 Squad

> Work, work and more work 🦾[#AFCOlympicQ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCOlympicQ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🏆 [#BlueTigresses](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueTigresses?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🐯 [#BackTheBlue](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackTheBlue?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 💙 [#ShePower](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShePower?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👧 [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚽ [pic.twitter.com/n4Hh5zCpyG](https://t.co/n4Hh5zCpyG)
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> — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) [March 31, 2023](https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1641824932203237377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, who visited Spain to discuss possibilities of collaboration, believes that the association with Spanish football will be a game-changer for Indian football. He stated that the collaboration with Atletico de Madrid will help the players improve their skills and tactical awareness beyond just playing warm-up matches there.

## Atletico de Madrid to Evaluate India’s U-17 Squad

> 👀 Hey [@RugbyIndia](https://twitter.com/RugbyIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), are we doing it right?😂[#AFCOlympicQ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCOlympicQ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🏆 [#BlueTigresses](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueTigresses?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🐯 [#BackTheBlue](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackTheBlue?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 💙 [#ShePower](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShePower?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👧 [#IndianFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚽ [pic.twitter.com/GT6VUjuQHd](https://t.co/GT6VUjuQHd)
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> — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) [March 30, 2023](https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1641413434674913280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

India has traditionally struggled in international football, but this collaboration with one of the top football clubs in the world could mark a turning point for the country’s footballing fortunes. By learning from Spain’s success and adopting their philosophies, India can create its own footballing identity and compete at the highest level.

Atletico de Madrid to Evaluate India’s U-17 Squad: The exposure tour to Spain, especially the collaboration with Atletico de Madrid, presents a game-changing opportunity for Indian football. With the right guidance and training, India’s U-17 team can compete against the best in Asia and qualify for the World Cup, and the country can establish itself as a footballing powerhouse in the years to come.

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