FC Barcelona’s Youth Team in Germany for Crucial UEFA Youth League Play-Off
The FC Barcelona Juvenil A team has landed in Germany for the UEFA Youth League play-off match. The Blaugranas earned their spot in the round of 16 by finishing second in Group H during the first phase of the championship. Their opponent is Mainz, the reigning German champions who advanced in the previous round against Dinamo Minsk.
The play-off round, resembling the knockout stage of the Europa League, is a single-leg affair. In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, the outcome will be decided directly through a penalty shootout.
Coach Óscar López’s squad comprises 20 players for the encounter, including Barça Atlètic additions Aleix Garrido, Sergi Domínguez, and Diego Kochen. Unfortunately, Marc Guiu will be absent due to discomfort in the adductor of his left leg.
After a quarterfinal exit against AZ Alkmaar in the previous edition, FC Barcelona aims to reclaim a trophy they last won in 2018, with a team featuring past talents like Riqui Puig, Abel Ruiz, or Iñaki Peña.
Schedule and Where to Watch Mainz vs. Barcelona The Youth League play-off match between Mainz and Barcelona takes place on Tuesday, February 6, at 18:00 (CET) at the Stadion am Bruchweg. The game will be broadcast on television via Movistar+.
