AC Milan’s U19s Reach the UEFA Youth League Quarter-Finals

Rossoneri’s youngsters continue their impressive run in Europe’s premier youth competition.

Fixtures and results

AC Milan’s Under-19s have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League after a hard-fought victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The young Rossoneri secured a 2-1 win in the second leg of their last-16 tie, having drawn the first leg 1-1 in Croatia.

Milan took the lead in the first half through a penalty from Tommaso Pobega. Dinamo Zagreb equalized in the second half, but Milan restored their lead just minutes later through a goal from Lorenzo Colombo.

Milan will now face Barcelona in the quarter-finals. The first leg will be played in Italy on March 13, with the second leg taking place in Spain on March 20.

Impressive run

Milan’s Under-19s have been in impressive form in the UEFA Youth League this season. They won their group with a record of five wins and one draw, and they have continued to impress in the knockout stages.

Milan’s victory over Dinamo Zagreb was their fourth in a row in the competition. They have now won eight of their nine matches in the UEFA Youth League this season.

Key players

A number of players have been key to Milan’s success in the UEFA Youth League this season. Pobega has been a standout performer, scoring four goals in the competition.

Colombo has also been impressive, scoring three goals. Other key players include goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari, defender Mattia Gabbia, and midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Bright future

Milan’s success in the UEFA Youth League is a sign of the bright future for the club. The Rossoneri have a number of talented young players coming through the ranks, and they will be hoping to make a big impact on the first team in the years to come.