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Real Madrid academy triumphs with second UEFA Youth League title on penalties
TL;DR
Real Madrid's academy has won the UEFA Youth League for the second time, defeating Club Brugge on penalties. This victory ties them with Chelsea as one of only three teams to win the title multiple times.
Key points
- Real Madrid won the UEFA Youth League for the second time
- They defeated Club Brugge on penalties
- The victory ties them with Chelsea for multiple titles
- Real Madrid's first title was in 2020
- Barcelona is the only team with three titles
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Real Madrid academy triumphs with second UEFA Youth League title on penalties
Real Madrid have lifted the UEFA Youth League for the second time in their history under the guidance of Alvaro Lopez. The under-19 tournament is competed for by all of the teams that form the Champions League.
Los Blancos previously secured the title in 2020, then under Raul Gonzalez, with players such as Miguel Gutierrez, Sergio Arribas and Alvaro Rodriguez among their ranks, beating Benfica 3-2 at the time. The second title takes Real Madrid level with Chelsea, only the third team to win it on multiple occasions, with Barcelona the only side to have won the UEFA Youth League thrice.
Real Madrid defeat Club Brugge on penalties
Image via Real Madrid. Real Madrid lift the Youth League.
On Monday, Real Madrid defeated Club Brugge on penalties in Switzerland in Lausanne, where the final was held. Los Blancos took the lead in the 23rd minute through Jacobo Ortega, their centre-forward, taking advantage of a shot from Jesus Fortea. Club Brugge came back into it in the second half though, with 16-year-old winger Tian Nai Koren providing an assist for Tobias Lund Jensen in the 63rd minute.
Q&A
How did Real Madrid win the UEFA Youth League final?
Real Madrid won the UEFA Youth League final by defeating Club Brugge in a penalty shootout.
When did Real Madrid previously win the UEFA Youth League?
Real Madrid previously won the UEFA Youth League in 2020 under coach Raul Gonzalez.
Which teams have won the UEFA Youth League multiple times?
Real Madrid and Chelsea have both won the UEFA Youth League twice, while Barcelona is the only team to have won it three times.
