Youth League: Milan, BVB ease into quarterfinals

Milan ease past Dinamo Zagreb in last-16

AC Milan's Primavera side comfortably overcame Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Youth League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

Goals from Tommaso Mancini, Simone Baldari and Marko Lazetic secured a commanding advantage for the young Rossoneri, who are now in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals.

Milan dominated the match from the outset and took the lead after just 12 minutes when Mancini fired home from close range.

BVB cruise past Banik Ostrava

Borussia Dortmund's U19s also enjoyed a comfortable victory in their last-16 first leg, defeating Banik Ostrava 4-0 away from home.

Youssoufa Moukoko scored twice for Dortmund, with Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Julian Rijkhoff also on target.

The young Black and Yellows were in control throughout and could have won by an even bigger margin.

Conclusion

Milan and BVB are both in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League after impressive victories in the first legs of their last-16 ties.

The second legs of both matches will be played next week.