Youth League: Mainz fight back against Barcelona to reach semi-finals

Mainz 05 came from behind to beat Barcelona 3-1 in the UEFA Youth League quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The German side will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals, while Barcelona's hopes of winning the trophy for the second time in three years are over.

Barcelona took the lead in the 22nd minute through a stunning strike from Ilaix Moriba, but Mainz hit back just seven minutes later when Anton Stach fired home a low drive.

The German side then took the lead for the first time in the 37th minute when Dominik Kohr headed home a cross from the right.

Mainz sealed the victory in the 55th minute when Stach scored his second goal of the game, finishing off a fine move from the German side.

Barcelona pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Mainz held on to secure a famous victory.

The result means that Mainz will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals, while Barcelona's hopes of winning the trophy for the second time in three years are over.

Mainz will be hoping to continue their impressive run in the competition when they face Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

The German side have already beaten some of the biggest names in European football in the competition, including Manchester City and Chelsea.

Real Madrid will be a tough test, but Mainz will be confident of causing an upset and reaching the final.