UEFA Youth League: Liverpool Set to Face Porto in Quarter-Finals

Reds Aim to Continue Impressive European Run

Liverpool's Under-19s are set to face FC Porto in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League, with the first leg taking place at Anfield on March 7.

Reds' Impressive Form

The young Reds have impressed in the competition this season, winning four of their six group stage matches and topping their group ahead of Napoli, Ajax and Rangers.

They then defeated Real Madrid in the round of 16, winning 2-1 on aggregate.

Porto's Pedigree

Porto are no strangers to success in the UEFA Youth League, having won the competition in 2019 and reached the final in 2021.

They are also the current holders of the Portuguese youth cup and have a strong track record of developing young talent.

Key Players to Watch

Liverpool will be looking to key players such as captain Lee Jonas, midfielder Stefan Bajcetic and forward Oakley Cannonier to lead the charge against Porto.

Porto, meanwhile, will be relying on the likes of midfielder David Carmo and forward Goncalo Borges, who have both impressed in this season's competition.

What to Expect

The first leg at Anfield is likely to be a close affair, with both teams evenly matched.

Liverpool will be looking to take an advantage into the second leg in Portugal, while Porto will be hoping to avoid defeat on their travels.