Youth League: AZ Alkmaar stun Barcelona in quarter-finals

Young Dutch side cause upset with 3-1 victory

AZ Alkmaar have pulled off a stunning upset in the UEFA Youth League quarter-finals, defeating Barcelona 3-1 at the AFAS Stadion.

The Dutch side took the lead in the 15th minute through Myron van Brederode and doubled their advantage just after the half-hour mark courtesy of Zico Buurmeester.

Barcelona respond but AZ hold firm

Barcelona pulled a goal back in the 62nd minute through Aleix Garrido, but AZ restored their two-goal advantage just seven minutes later through Yusuf Barasi.

The win sees AZ reach the Youth League semi-finals for the first time in their history.