UEFA Youth League: Bayern Munich Win Third Title in Row
Impressive Bayern Overcome Barcelona in Final
Bayern Munich have won the UEFA Youth League for the third consecutive year, defeating Barcelona 3-1 in the final in Nyon, Switzerland. The German side took the lead through a stunning free-kick from captain David Herold in the 15th minute.
Barca pulled level just before half-time through a penalty from Ilias Akhomach, but Bayern regained the lead in the 52nd minute when Arijon Ibrahimovic tapped in from close range.
The victory was sealed ten minutes from time when Paul Wanner, who made his senior debut for Bayern in the Bundesliga earlier this season, scored a superb solo goal.
Bayern's Dominance Continues
Bayern's victory extends their dominance in the UEFA Youth League, a competition they have now won four times in the last eight years. The German club has a proud history of developing young talent, with the likes of Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and David Alaba all coming through their youth system.
Next Generation of Stars
The UEFA Youth League is a platform for the future stars of European football, and this year's final was no exception. Both Bayern and Barcelona fielded talented young players who will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors.
Bayern Munich
- David Herold (captain)
- Oliver Batista Meier
- Arijon Ibrahimovic
- Paul Wanner
- Benjamin Pavard
Barcelona
- Ilias Akhomach
- Ansu Fati
- Pedri
- Gavi
- Ronald Araujo
