Youth League: Mainz 05 shock Barcelona with 3-1 win

Mainz stun Barcelona to reach semi-finals

Underdogs Mainz 05 produced a stunning performance to beat Barcelona 3-1 in the UEFA Youth League quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The German side took the lead through a penalty from Anton Stach after just 10 minutes, before Barca equalised through a spot-kick of their own from Jandro Orellana just before half-time.

However, Mainz came out firing in the second half and took the lead once again through a tap-in from Dominik Kohr.

The Spanish giants pushed for an equaliser, but it was Mainz who struck again, with Stach completing his brace.

The victory is a major shock, as Barca are one of the favourites to win the competition.

Mainz, meanwhile, will now face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

What does this mean for Barcelona?

This defeat will come as a major disappointment to Barcelona, who have been in excellent form at youth level in recent years.

They will now have to pick themselves up and focus on their domestic campaign, where they are still in contention for the league title and the Copa del Rey.

What does this mean for Mainz 05?

This victory is a huge achievement for Mainz, who are one of the most successful youth teams in Germany.

They will now have the chance to compete for a major European trophy, and will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity.