Juvenil A qualifies for the round of 16 of the Youth League

The Juvenil A of Real Madrid qualified for the round of 16 of the Youth League. Álvaro López's team, playing their 100th match in the competition, defeated Marseille 5-2 in the single-leg round of 16 tie held at the Alfredo Di Stéfano. After an evenly matched first half that ended in a draw (2-2), our youth team settled the duel in their favor after the break and will learn their next-round opponent this Friday.

The madridistas started with more intensity and took the lead in the 17th minute. Arnu recovered the ball in the opponent's half and passed it to Thiago, who struck a powerful cross-shot to make it 1-0. Marseille equalized eight minutes later through Baradji. However, our youth team quickly responded and scored their second goal. Fortea crossed from the right wing, and Doubal scored an own goal in his attempt to clear (27'). Mmadi, from the penalty spot, made it 2-2 before halftime.

Madrid seals the win in the second half
Our team returned from the break with greater initiative. In the 52nd minute, Leccese committed a penalty on Yánez, and the madridista striker converted it. Madrid was superior, and in the 80th minute, Diego increased the lead with a spectacular free-kick goal. In the 90th minute, Adri Pérez scored the definitive 5-2. This Friday, at 1:00 pm, the draw for the round of 16 duel will take place, which will be held on February 24 or 25.

LINEUP
5-Juvenil A: Illia Voloshyn, Fortea, Joan Martínez, Mario Rivas (Valdepeñas, 59’), Diego Aguado, Cestero (Diego, 59’), Thiago, Carlos Díez, Yánez (Gabri Valero, 71’), Alexis Ciria (Adri Pérez, 83’) and Arnu (Jacobo, 83’).
2-Olympique de Marseille: Diarra, Doubal, Pambani, Baradji, Bezahaf, Le Pironnec (Mahefa, 80’), Sellami, Mmadi, Leccese (Andre, 59’), Remadnia (Levy, 80’) and El Kadmiri (Tene, 89’).

Goals:
(1-0) min. 17: Thiago.
(1-1) min. 24: Baradji.
(2-1) min. 27: Doubal, own goal.
(2-2) min. 42: Mmadi, penalty.
(3-2) min. 53: Yánez, penalty.
(4-2) min. 80: Diego.
(5-2) min. 90: Adri Pérez.

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