Five world U20 champions

The penalty shootout proved decisive as Spain beat North Korea in Lodz, Poland, to win the U20 World Cup. The two best teams in the tournament met on Sunday, both having won every game on their way to the final. It was an evenly matched contest, although Dani Aznar’s side created more chances, and the score remained 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra time.

Barça players Aïcha , Rosalia and Noa Jiménez all started, while Carla Julià came on in the second half and converted Spain’s third penalty in the shootout, which they won 5-4 to be crowned world champions. Barça defender Julia Torres also played her part during the tournament.

Perfect record

Spain reached the final with a perfect record. They topped their group after beating Nigeria , New Caledonia and China , before overcoming Portugal in the last 16, Brazil in the quarter-finals and Barça player Giulia Galli ’s Italy in the semi-finals. Another Barça player, Khadijah Cissé , reached the quarter-finals with Canada .

Rosalia MVP

Barça winger Rosalia Domínguez was named the best player at the World Cup following her outstanding performances throughout the tournament. After also being named MVP at last summer’s European Championship, the Seville-born player has established herself as one of the most promising young players in world football.

Back in Barcelona on Monday

The five world champions will rejoin Pere Romeu’s squad on Monday after a month in Poland and will be available to prepare for Wednesday’s game against Roma .