Youth League: AC Milan Reach Quarter-Finals After Extra-Time Win Over Sporting

Unforgettable Night at San Siro

AC Milan's Primavera side produced a stunning performance to reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday night. The young Rossoneri overcame Sporting CP 4-2 in extra time at the San Siro, securing a 6-3 aggregate victory and a place in the last eight.

A Hard-Fought Battle

The match was evenly contested throughout, with both teams creating chances. Sporting took the lead through Joelson Fernandes, but Milan responded with a penalty from Marko Lazetic. The Portuguese side regained the lead through Dário Essugo, but Lazetic equalized again before half-time.

The second half was just as tight, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. Milan had the better chances, but they couldn't find a way past Sporting goalkeeper Diogo Almeida.

Extra-Time Drama

The game went into extra time, and Milan finally took the lead through substitute Charles De Ketelaere. The Belgian midfielder scored a stunning goal from outside the box, giving Milan a 3-2 lead.

Sporting pushed for an equalizer, but Milan held firm. In the dying minutes, Lazetic sealed the victory with his third goal of the night, sending the San Siro crowd into raptures.

A Historic Result

Milan's victory is a historic result for the club. It is the first time that the Primavera side has reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League, and they will now face either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the next round.

The young Rossoneri have been in impressive form this season, winning the Campionato Primavera 1 and reaching the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia Primavera. They will now be hoping to continue their good form and make a deep run in the UEFA Youth League.