Youth League Mainz Barcelona Real Madrid Handed Tough Draw

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Youth League Mainz Barcelona: Real Madrid handed tough draw

Barcelona drawn against Mainz in UEFA Youth League after their impressive win over Eintracht Frankfurt

FC Barcelona's Juvenil A team will face Mainz in the round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League after the draw was made on Monday.

Barça, who are the defending champions, will host the first leg at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on March 7, before travelling to Germany for the second leg on March 14.

Mainz will be a tough test for Barcelona

Mainz are a strong side and will be a tough test for Barcelona. They are currently top of the Bundesliga U19 South/Southwest division and have won their last five matches.

Mainz also have a good record in the UEFA Youth League, having reached the semi-finals in 2016/17.