Youth League: Ibrahimovic inspires AC Milan to victory over Real Madrid
The Rossoneri secure a 2-1 win in the UEFA Youth League thanks to a brace from their young star
Ibrahimovic shines for Milan
AC Milan's Under-19 team secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son, Maximilian, scoring both goals for the Rossoneri.
The 19-year-old striker opened the scoring in the first half with a clinical finish, and he doubled Milan's lead in the second half with a powerful header.
Real Madrid pulled one back late on through Sergio Arribas, but it was not enough to prevent Milan from claiming all three points.
Milan dominate possession
Milan were the dominant side throughout the match, enjoying the majority of possession and creating the better chances.
The Rossoneri's midfield trio of Tommaso Pobega, Sandro Tonali, and Rade Krunic controlled the tempo of the game, and they were able to create several openings for Ibrahimovic and his team-mates.
Real Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances, and they were often forced to rely on long shots.
Ibrahimovic impresses with performance
Ibrahimovic was the star of the show for Milan, and he showed why he is one of the most highly-rated young strikers in Europe.
The 19-year-old was a constant threat to the Real Madrid defence, and he used his strength and skill to create several chances for himself and his team-mates.
Ibrahimovic's goalscoring record for Milan's youth team is now an impressive 10 goals in 15 appearances.
Milan progress to the next round
Milan's victory over Real Madrid means that they have now qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Youth League.
The Rossoneri will face either Ajax or Manchester City in the next round, and they will be confident of their chances of progressing further in the competition.
Milan's victory over Real Madrid is a sign of the progress that the club's youth academy is making, and it is a testament to the hard work of the players and coaches involved.
