Thrashing Leipzig and achieving a third consecutive victory in the Youth League

The reigning Youth League champions continue their title defense. Our youth team defeated Leipzig at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium, securing their third victory in as many matches played in the competition. Before the half-hour mark, Álvaro López's side had already taken a 2-0 lead with goals from Enzo Alves and Alexis Ciria. Before halftime, Langsteiner reduced the deficit, but immediately after the break, Castellón, who had replaced the second goalscorer at halftime, scored our team's third goal. The fourth came from the penalty spot and was converted by Yáñez, who this evening became the madridista with the most appearances in the tournament (26). Klapija, for the visitors, and Álvaro Rivera, for the hosts, sealed the final 5-2 scoreline.

Our youth team started dominantly and quickly pinned their opponents in their area. Their efforts paid off after 15 minutes. Yáñez crossed, and Enzo Alves slid to meet the ball with his right boot, beating Kanyai. Four minutes later, the 2-0 could have come from a powerful shot by Lezcano, but the visiting goalkeeper made a brilliant save. The goal did come in the 25th minute after an outstanding through pass from Carlos Díez between three defenders and Alexis Ciria's precise finish in a one-on-one. Before halftime, the German side reduced the deficit with a goal by Langsteiner. It was the first goal Álvaro López's team had conceded this season.

More Goals
With the score at 2-1, the first half ended, and after the break, Sergio Castellón made his mark. The academy player replaced Alexis Ciria at halftime and, with his first touch of the ball, scored our team's third goal. The left-footed strike from the edge of the box in the 49th minute was reminiscent of the goal Arda Güler scored against Sevilla last Sunday. Álvaro López's side were relentless and scored again seven minutes later, this time from the penalty spot. Enzo Alves was brought down in the area by Gebel, and Yáñez, from the spot, sent Kanyai the wrong way. The winger also became the madridista with the most appearances in the tournament (26) this evening. From then on, it was a back-and-forth exchange. Klapija reduced the deficit in the 65th minute, and Rivera sealed the final 5-2 scoreline in the 72nd minute.

Match Details:
5-Juvenil A: Guille Ponce, Bailón (Guille González, 78’), Joan Martínez, Mateo Garrido, Lezcano (Marco, 59'), Diego Villalba, Cherif, Carlos Díez, Yáñez (Álvaro Rivera, 59'), Alexis Ciria (Sergio Castellón, 46') and E. Alves (Fran Santamaría, 70').
2-Leipzig: Kanyai, Klapija, Gebel, Ehiwario, Ngana, Clair (Kanda, 66'), Abbey (Naumann, 78’), Kaltefleiter (Hamella, 78'), Langsteiner, Johnsen (Yarsekou, 66') and Konate (Ogette, 36').

Goals:
1-0 (15’): E. Alves.
2-0 (25’): Alexis Ciria.
2-1 (40’): Langsteiner.
3-1 (49’): Sergio Castellón.
4-1 (56’): Yáñez, penalty.
4-2 (65’): Klapija.
5-2 (72’): Álvaro Rivera.

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