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DateRHome v Away-
09/14 14:00 2 [2] Real Madrid U19 v RB Leipzig U19 [3] 1-1
09/14 14:00 2 [1] Man City U19 v Borussia Dortmund U19 [3] 3-2
09/14 14:00 7 Genk U19 v Slavia Prague U19 1-2
09/14 13:00 2 Rangers U19 v Napoli U19 3-2
09/14 12:30 2 [2] AC Milan U19 v Dinamo Zagreb U19 [1] 3-0
09/14 12:00 2 [4] Chelsea U19 v FC Salzburg U19 [3] 1-1
09/14 12:00 2 [2] Maccabi Haifa U19 v PSG U19 [1] 0-5
09/14 12:00 2 [4] Juventus U19 v Benfica U19 [3] 1-1
09/14 10:00 2 [2] Shakhtar Donetsk U19 v Celtic U19 [4] 2-1
09/13 14:00 2 [1] Liverpool U19 v Ajax U19 [2] 4-0
09/13 13:00 2 [4] Marseille U19 v Eintracht Frankfurt U19 [3] 2-2
09/13 12:00 2 [4] Bayer Leverkusen U19 v Atletico Madrid U19 [2] 0-3
09/13 12:00 2 [2] Bayern Munich U19 v Barcelona U19 [1] 3-3
09/13 11:00 2 [3] FC Porto U19 v Club Brugge U19 [1] 2-1
09/13 11:00 2 [4] Viktoria Plzen U19 v Inter Milan U19 [3] 0-3
09/13 10:00 2 [2] Sporting U19 v Tottenham U19 [1] 2-0
09/12 15:00 7 Hajduk Split U19 v FK Qabala U19 3-0
09/07 14:00 1 Atletico Madrid U19 v FC Porto U19 1-0
09/07 14:00 1 Club Brugge U19 v Bayer Leverkusen U19 4-1
09/07 14:00 1 [2] Inter Milan U19 v Bayern Munich U19 [2] 2-2
09/07 13:00 1 [3] Tottenham U19 v Marseille U19 [3] 3-0
09/07 12:00 1 [2] Napoli U19 v Liverpool U19 [2] 1-2
09/07 12:00 1 Barcelona U19 v Viktoria Plzen U19 3-0
09/07 11:00 1 Ajax U19 v Rangers U19 2-1
09/07 10:00 1 Eintracht Frankfurt U19 v Sporting U19 1-1
09/06 14:00 1 [2] Celtic U19 v Real Madrid U19 [2] 0-6
09/06 14:00 1 [2] Benfica U19 v Maccabi Haifa U19 [2] 0-1
09/06 13:30 1 RB Leipzig U19 v Shakhtar Donetsk U19 0-2
09/06 13:00 1 [2] FC Salzburg U19 v AC Milan U19 [2] 1-1
09/06 12:00 1 PSG U19 v Juventus U19 5-3
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Wikipedia - UEFA Youth League

The UEFA Youth League is an annual club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 2013. In its current format, it is contested by the under-19 teams of the clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League league phase, plus the domestic youth champions of the best-ranked national associations.

The semi-finals and final matches have been traditionally played at the Colovray Stadium in Nyon, Switzerland, although for the 2022–23 edition, they were moved to the Stade de Genève due to increased interest in the tournament from the supporters of the participating clubs. The winners are awarded the Lennart Johansson Trophy, named in honour of the former UEFA president.

The most successful teams are Barcelona and Chelsea, with two titles each. Chelsea won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016, while Barcelona won the inaugural season of the competition and clinched their second trophy in 2018. The current champions are Olympiacos, who beat Milan 3–0 in the 2024 final.

History

In May 2010, UEFA organised a match, referred to as the "UEFA Under-18 Challenge", between the under-18 teams of Bayern Munich and Internazionale, three days prior to the UEFA Champions League Final between the respective senior sides. Internazionale won the match 2–0 with two goals from Denis Alibec. The match was part of "UEFA Grassroots Day", and acted as an inspiration for the UEFA Youth League.

The teams in the first tournament, 2013–14 UEFA Youth League, played a group stage with the same composition and calendar as the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League group stage, and was held on a 'trial basis'.

The eight group-winners and eight runners-up from group stage then participated in a knockout phase. Unlike the UEFA Champions League, the knockout phase had single-leg ties, with the semi-finals and final played at neutral venues.

British media commented that the competition was formed to displace the NextGen Series.

In April 2014, Barcelona became the first champion, beating Benfica by 3–0 in the final-four held in Nyon.

After a two-year trial period, the UEFA Youth League became a permanent UEFA competition starting from the 2015–16 season, with the tournament expanded from 32 to 64 teams to allow the youth domestic champions of the top 32 associations according to their UEFA country coefficients to also participate. The 32 UEFA Champions League group stage youth teams retain the group stage format, with the group winners advancing to the round of 16 and the runners-up advancing to the play-offs. The 32 youth domestic champions play two rounds of two-legged ties, with the eight winners advancing to the play-offs, where they play a single match at home against the Champions League path runners-up. The round of 16 onwards retain the same format of single-leg ties as before.

From the 2024–25 season onwards, the format of the UEFA Youth League will change to accommodate the changes to be seen in the UEFA Champions League, with some differences:

  • The new 36 team group stage for the Champions League path will only mirror the first 6 matchdays of the senior competition, with the top 22 teams making the knockout stage
  • The domestic champions path will be expanded to three rounds, with the remaining 10 clubs facing the teams ranked 7th to 16th in the group stage (The top 6 from the Champions League path will face the teams ranked 17th to 22nd)
  • The Youth League champions from the previous season qualify for the domestic champions path unless their senior team makes the Champions League group stage, in which case they will participate in the Champions League path
The UEFA Youth League is an annual international club football tournament organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for the continent's top youth teams. Established in 2013, the tournament serves as a platform for under-19 players to showcase their talents on a prestigious stage, mirroring the format and excitement of the UEFA Champions League.

The competition features youth teams from clubs that qualify for the UEFA Champions League, alongside domestic champions from various European leagues. This unique blend of elite youth talent provides a competitive environment where young players can gain invaluable experience and exposure to international football.

The tournament is structured in two main phases: a group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a final that determines the champion. Matches are held in iconic stadiums across Europe, allowing young athletes to play in front of passionate crowds and under the watchful eyes of scouts and coaches from top clubs.

The UEFA Youth League not only emphasizes the development of young talent but also promotes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. It has become a vital stepping stone for aspiring footballers, many of whom go on to make their mark in professional football. With its rich history and commitment to nurturing the next generation of stars, the UEFA Youth League continues to be a highlight in the football calendar, inspiring youth players across Europe and beyond.