Barcelona to Host Antwerp in UEFA Youth League Knockout Stage

Youthful Blaugrana Set to Face Belgian Opponents in Crucial Matchup

Blaugrana Face Off Against Antwerp in Pursuit of Continental Glory

FC Barcelona's Under-19 squad will have the opportunity to showcase their talent on the continental stage when they host Antwerp in the knockout stage of the UEFA Youth League. The match is scheduled to take place at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Barcelona, a perennial powerhouse in youth football, advanced to the knockout stage after finishing top of their group in the group stage. The Blaugrana won five of their six matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding just two.

Antwerp, meanwhile, qualified for the knockout stage as one of the eight best runners-up from the group stage. The Belgian side finished second in their group behind Liverpool, but they impressed with their attacking play, scoring 10 goals in six matches.

The match between Barcelona and Antwerp promises to be an exciting affair. Both teams have a number of talented players in their ranks, and they will be looking to put on a show for the fans.

Barcelona will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage. They have a strong record at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, and they will be confident of getting a positive result in front of their own fans.

Antwerp, however, will not be intimidated by the occasion. They have a number of players who have experience playing at the highest level, and they will be looking to cause an upset in Barcelona.

The winner of the match between Barcelona and Antwerp will advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League. The quarter-finals will be played on March 21-22, 2023.