Youth League: Milan overpower BVB to earn last-eight place

Young Rossoneri reach quarter-finals with victory at Signal Iduna Park

Goals from Marco Nasti and Andrea Capone send Milan into next round

AC Milan's Under-19s have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park.

Marco Nasti opened the scoring for the Rossoneri in the first half, with Andrea Capone adding a second after the break to seal the victory.

Milan started the game brightly and took the lead in the 25th minute when Nasti latched onto a through ball from Tommaso Pobega and fired home.

Dortmund pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Milan's defence held firm and Capone put the game to bed with a fine strike in the 75th minute.

The win means Milan will now face either Real Madrid or Manchester United in the quarter-finals.

Match report

Milan started the game brightly and took the lead in the 25th minute when Nasti latched onto a through ball from Tommaso Pobega and fired home.

Dortmund pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Milan's defence held firm and Capone put the game to bed with a fine strike in the 75th minute.

Milan's victory was a deserved one, as they were the better team throughout the game.

Milan's route to the quarter-finals

Milan have now won all three of their games in the UEFA Youth League this season.

They opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Anderlecht, before beating Ludogorets 4-1 in their second group game.

Their victory over Dortmund means they have now finished top of their group and will face either Real Madrid or Manchester United in the quarter-finals.

Dortmund's disappointment

Dortmund will be disappointed to have been knocked out of the UEFA Youth League at this stage.

They were the runners-up in the competition last season and will be hoping to bounce back next year.

However, they can take solace in the fact that they have a number of talented young players in their squad and will be hoping to challenge for the title again next season.