Youth League preview: FC Porto to host AC Milan in quarter-final clash

Porto's impressive run

FC Porto will face AC Milan in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, March 14.

The Portuguese side have been in impressive form in the competition this season, winning all six of their matches so far.

They topped Group B with a perfect record, ahead of Club Brugge, RB Leipzig and Manchester City.

Tough test

Milan will have their work cut out if they are to overcome Porto. The Italian side finished second in Group E behind Chelsea and will be looking to make a statement in the knockout stages.

They have a talented squad which includes the likes of Lorenzo Colombo and Daniel Maldini, and they will be confident of causing Porto problems.

The match is expected to be a close encounter and could go either way.

Porto's key players

Porto have a number of key players who could make the difference in the match against Milan. These include:

Antonio Silva (defender):

The 19-year-old centre-back has been one of Porto's most consistent performers this season and will be key to stopping Milan's attack.

Fabio Silva (forward):

The 19-year-old striker is Porto's top scorer in the Youth League this season with six goals in six matches.

Vitinha (midfielder):

The 20-year-old midfielder is a creative force for Porto and will be looking to provide the ammunition for Silva and the other attacking players.

Milan's key players

Milan also have a number of key players who could make the difference in the match against Porto. These include:

Lorenzo Colombo (forward):

The 19-year-old striker is Milan's top scorer in the Youth League this season with five goals in six matches.

Daniel Maldini (midfielder):

The 20-year-old midfielder is the son of Paolo Maldini and has been one of Milan's most impressive performers this season.

Marko Lazetic (forward):

The 19-year-old striker is a new signing for Milan and has made a bright start to his career at the club. He scored a hat-trick in Milan's 4-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the last 16.

Prediction

Porto are the slight favourites to win the match, but Milan are a dangerous side and will be confident of causing an upset. The match is likely to be a close encounter and could go either way.