AC MILAN U19 YOUTHL LEAGUE: A LOOK AT THE GROUP STAGE

A Look at the Group Stage

There were plenty of goals and excitement as AC Milan made their return to the UEFA Youth League group stage. The young Rossoneri finished third in their group, behind Chelsea and RB Salzburg, but ahead of Dinamo Zagreb. Here is a look at their campaign.

Matchday 1: AC Milan 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb

Milan began their campaign with a hard-fought victory over Dinamo Zagreb. Lorenzo Colombo scored both goals for the Rossoneri, while Martin Baturina pulled one back for the Croatian side.

Matchday 2: RB Salzburg 3-1 AC Milan

Milan's second match was a more difficult affair, as they fell to a defeat against RB Salzburg. Dominik Szoboszlai, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Okoh scored for the Austrian side, while Marko Lazetic netted a consolation goal for Milan.

Matchday 3: Chelsea 4-0 AC Milan

Milan's final group match was a disappointing one, as they were comprehensively beaten by Chelsea. Armando Broja, Charlie Webster, Jude Soonsup-Bell, and Harvey Vale all scored for the Blues.

Overall Assessment

Milan's performance in the group stage was mixed. They showed some good qualities in attack, but they were also vulnerable at the back. Ultimately, they were not able to match the quality of Chelsea and RB Salzburg.

Conclusion

Milan's return to the UEFA Youth League was a learning experience. The young Rossoneri showed some promise, but they also have some areas that need to be improved. They will be hoping to build on their experience and make a stronger challenge in next season's competition.