Youth League: Leverkusen and AC Milan Win Opening Games

Exciting Start to the UEFA Youth League

The UEFA Youth League kicked off with two exciting matches on Wednesday, September 14, with Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan emerging victorious. Leverkusen defeated Inter Milan 3-1, while Milan secured a 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Bayer Leverkusen Off to a Strong Start

Bayer Leverkusen made a strong statement in their opening match, dominating Inter Milan throughout the game. The German side took the lead in the first half through a stunning strike from Zidan Sertdemir. Inter equalized shortly after through a penalty, but Leverkusen regained the lead before halftime with a goal from Iker Bravo.

Leverkusen continued to control the game in the second half, and they sealed the victory in the 89th minute with a goal from Joel Abu Hanna. The win gives Leverkusen an early advantage in Group B, which also includes Barcelona and Viktoria Plzen.

AC Milan Triumph Over Dinamo Zagreb

AC Milan also started their Youth League campaign with a hard-fought win, overcoming a resilient Dinamo Zagreb side. The Italian giants took the lead in the first half through a goal from Tommaso Pobega, but Dinamo equalized after the break through a goal from Marko Tolic.

Milan showed their quality in the closing stages of the game, and they eventually found the winning goal in the 81st minute through a penalty from Marco Nasti. The win puts Milan in a strong position in Group E, which also includes Chelsea and Salzburg.

Other Results from Match Day 1

In other matches on Match Day 1, Barcelona defeated Viktoria Plzen 4-0, while Chelsea edged past Salzburg 3-2. Juventus drew 1-1 with Benfica, and Manchester City lost 2-0 to Sevilla. The group stage of the UEFA Youth League will continue on September 28, with a full set of fixtures to be played.