Youth League: Mainz 05 vs Barcelona

Mainz 05 held FC Barcelona to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling UEFA Youth League match on Wednesday, after coming from behind to earn a point.

The home side got off to a strong start and took the lead through Maurice Buckes in the early stages of the game.

However, Barcelona quickly equalized through a close-range finish from Aleix Garrido. The Spanish giants then took the lead just before half-time through Marc Casado.

After the break, Mainz 05 came out strong and equalized through a header from Ben Bobzien. Barcelona regained the lead through a penalty from captain Aleix Garrido, but Mainz 05 struck back once again through a header from Jonathan Burkardt.

The draw means that Mainz 05 remain top of Group F with 10 points, while Barcelona are second with 7 points. FC Salzburg and Inter Milan are also in contention for qualification to the knockout stages.

Summary

• Mainz 05 and Barcelona drew 3-3 in the UEFA Youth League.
• Mainz 05 took the lead early on through Maurice Buckes.
• Barcelona equalized through Aleix Garrido and Marc Casado.
• Mainz 05 came back to equalize through Ben Bobzien and Jonathan Burkardt.
• The draw means that Mainz 05 remain top of Group F.