Youth League: Milan and BVB set for mouthwatering showdown

Highly anticipated last-eight clash between two European heavyweights

AC Milan’s Primavera side will take on Borussia Dortmund’s U19s in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday, March 8.

The match will be played at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, and is sure to be a close and entertaining affair.

Milan’s recent form

Milan have been in excellent form in the Youth League this season, winning all six of their group stage matches.

They have also won their last two knockout games, beating Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 in the round of 16.

BVB’s recent form

BVB have also been impressive in the Youth League this season, winning five of their six group stage matches.

They then beat Manchester City 2-1 in the round of 16.

What to expect from the match

The match is likely to be a close and entertaining affair, with both teams possessing a number of talented players.

Milan will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage, while BVB will be looking to continue their impressive form on the road.

Key players

Some of the key players to watch out for in the match include:

• Milan: Pietro Pellegri, Patrick Cutrone, Davide Calabria
• BVB: Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland, Mateu Morey

Prediction

Milan are the slight favorites to win the match, but BVB will be no pushovers.

I expect the match to be a close and entertaining affair, with either team capable of winning.