Real Madrid Academy Claims Second UEFA Youth League Title in Penalty Shootout
Real Madrid academy triumphs with second UEFA Youth League title on penalties
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Real Madrid's under-19 team won the UEFA Youth League for the second time, defeating Club Brugge in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the final held in Lausanne, Switzerland. This victory ties them with Chelsea for the second-most titles in the tournament's history.
- 01Real Madrid won their second UEFA Youth League title, previously winning in 2020.
- 02The final against Club Brugge ended 1-1, leading to a penalty shootout.
- 03Goalkeeper Javi Navarro saved two penalties, securing a 5-3 win for Real Madrid.
- 04Jacobo Ortega scored the opening goal for Real Madrid in the 23rd minute.
- 05Real Madrid is now tied with Chelsea for the second-most UEFA Youth League titles.
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Real Madrid's under-19 team clinched their second UEFA Youth League title by defeating Club Brugge in a penalty shootout, with the final score ending 1-1 after regular time. The match took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, where Real Madrid took the lead in the 23rd minute through Jacobo Ortega. Club Brugge equalized in the second half with a goal from Tobias Lund Jensen. The match proceeded to penalties after both teams failed to score further, and Real Madrid's goalkeeper Javi Navarro made crucial saves, leading to a 5-3 victory in the shootout. This triumph marks Real Madrid's second title in the competition, previously won in 2020, placing them alongside Chelsea as the only teams to have won the tournament multiple times, while Barcelona holds the record with three titles. The team's promising talents, including defenders like Jesus Fortea and Joan Martinez, are expected to transition to senior football soon.
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