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| name = UEFA Youth League |
| name = UEFA Youth League |
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| logo = UEFA Youth League.svg |
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| organiser = [[UEFA]] |
| organiser = [[UEFA]] |
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| founded = {{start date and age|2013}} |
| founded = {{start date and age|2013}} |
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| region = Europe |
| region = Europe |
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| number of teams = 64 |
| number of teams = 64 |
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| current champions = {{fbaicon| |
| current champions = {{fbaicon|GRE}} [[Olympiacos F.C. Youth Academy|Olympiacos]] (1st title) |
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| most successful club = {{nowrap|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]]<br />{{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Academy|Chelsea]]<br />(2 titles each)}} |
| most successful club = {{nowrap|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]]<br />{{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Academy|Chelsea]]<br />(2 titles each)}} |
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| website = {{url|https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/|uefa.com/uefayouthleague}} |
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| current = [[2023–24 UEFA Youth League]] |
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The '''UEFA Youth League''' is an annual club [[association football|football]] competition organised by the [[UEFA|Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)]] since 2013. In its current format, it is contested by the youth teams of the clubs competing in the [[UEFA Champions League]] group stage, plus the domestic youth champions of the best-ranked national associations. |
The '''UEFA Youth League''' is an annual club [[association football|football]] competition organised by the [[UEFA|Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)]] since 2013. In its current format, it is contested by the youth teams of the clubs competing in the [[UEFA Champions League]] group stage, plus the domestic youth champions of the best-ranked national associations. |
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The semi-finals and final matches have been traditionally played at the [[Colovray Stadium]] in [[Nyon]], Switzerland, although for the 2022–23 edition, they were moved to the [[Stade de Genève]] due to increased interest in the tournament from the supporters of the participating clubs.<ref>{{cite web |title=UEFA Youth League finals moved to Stade de Genève {{!}} UEFA Youth League |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/027f-179878f7d024-11ff04e800f6-1000--uefa-youth-league-finals-moved-to-stade-de-geneve/ |website=UEFA.com |access-date=23 April 2023 |
The semi-finals and final matches have been traditionally played at the [[Colovray Stadium]] in [[Nyon]], Switzerland, although for the 2022–23 edition, they were moved to the [[Stade de Genève]] due to increased interest in the tournament from the supporters of the participating clubs.<ref>{{cite web |title=UEFA Youth League finals moved to Stade de Genève {{!}} UEFA Youth League |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/027f-179878f7d024-11ff04e800f6-1000--uefa-youth-league-finals-moved-to-stade-de-geneve/ |website=UEFA.com|publisher=Union of European Football Associations|access-date=23 April 2023 |date=22 March 2023}}</ref> The winners are awarded the Lennart Johansson Trophy, named in honour of the [[Lennart Johansson|former UEFA president]]. |
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The most successful teams are [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] and [[Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Academy|Chelsea]], with two titles each. Chelsea won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016, while Barcelona won the inaugural season of the competition and clinched their second trophy in 2018. The current champions are |
The most successful teams are [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] and [[Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Academy|Chelsea]], with two titles each. Chelsea won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016, while Barcelona won the inaugural season of the competition and clinched their second trophy in 2018. The current champions are Greek side [[Olympiacos F.C. Youth Academy|Olympiacos]], who beat [[AC Milan Youth Sector|Milan]] 3–0 in the [[2023–24 UEFA Youth League#Final|2024 final]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In May 2010, UEFA organised a match, referred to as the "UEFA Under-18 Challenge", between the under-18 teams of [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] and [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]], three days prior to the [[2010 UEFA Champions League Final|UEFA Champions League Final]] between the respective senior sides. Internazionale won the match 2–0 with two goals from [[Denis Alibec]]. The match was part of "UEFA Grassroots Day", and acted as an inspiration for the UEFA Youth League.<ref>{{cite web|date=18 May 2010|title=Young stars take centre stage|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523174808/http://www.uefa.com:80/under18/matches/season=2010/round=2000163/match=2002344/preview/index.html|url=http://www.uefa.com:80/under18/matches/season=2010/round=2000163/match=2002344/preview/index.html|archive-date=23 May 2010|access-date=22 October 2016|website=UEFA.com|publisher= |
In May 2010, UEFA organised a match, referred to as the "UEFA Under-18 Challenge", between the under-18 teams of [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] and [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]], three days prior to the [[2010 UEFA Champions League Final|UEFA Champions League Final]] between the respective senior sides. Internazionale won the match 2–0 with two goals from [[Denis Alibec]]. The match was part of "UEFA Grassroots Day", and acted as an inspiration for the UEFA Youth League.<ref>{{cite web|date=18 May 2010|title=Young stars take centre stage|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523174808/http://www.uefa.com:80/under18/matches/season=2010/round=2000163/match=2002344/preview/index.html|url=http://www.uefa.com:80/under18/matches/season=2010/round=2000163/match=2002344/preview/index.html|archive-date=23 May 2010|access-date=22 October 2016|website=UEFA.com|publisher=Union of European Football Associations}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=19 May 2010|title=Inter take Under-18 honours|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523164224/http://www.uefa.com/under18/matches/season=2010/round=2000163/match=2002344/report/index.html|url=http://www.uefa.com/under18/matches/season=2010/round=2000163/match=2002344/report/index.html|archive-date=23 May 2010|access-date=22 October 2016|website=UEFA.com|publisher=Union of European Football Associations}}</ref><ref name="uefa2012-1207">{{cite web|date=7 December 2012|title=UEFA Youth League club competition launched|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106060807/http://www.uefa.org/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=1905480.html|url=http://www.uefa.org/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=1905480.html|archive-date=6 November 2013|access-date=30 July 2020|website=UEFA.org|publisher=Union of European Football Associations}}</ref> |
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The teams in the first tournament, [[2013–14 UEFA Youth League]], played a group stage with the same composition and calendar as the [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League]] group stage, and was held on a 'trial basis'.<ref name=uefa2012-1207/> |
The teams in the first tournament, [[2013–14 UEFA Youth League]], played a group stage with the same composition and calendar as the [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League]] group stage, and was held on a 'trial basis'.<ref name=uefa2012-1207/> |
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In April 2014, [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] became the first champion, beating [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] by 3–0 in the final-four held in [[Nyon]]. |
In April 2014, [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] became the first champion, beating [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] by 3–0 in the final-four held in [[Nyon]]. |
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After a two-year trial period, the UEFA Youth League became a permanent UEFA competition starting from the [[2015–16 UEFA Youth League|2015–16 season]], with the tournament expanded from 32 to 64 teams to allow the youth domestic champions of the top 32 associations according to their [[UEFA country coefficient]]s to also participate. The 32 UEFA Champions League group stage youth teams retain the group stage format, with the group winners advancing to the round of 16 and the runners-up advancing to the play-offs. The 32 youth domestic champions play two rounds of two-legged ties, with the eight winners advancing to the play-offs, where they play a single match at home against the Champions League path runners-up. The round of 16 onwards retain the same format of single-leg ties as before.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/0253-0d041ac9a933-67001402c85e-1000--uefa-youth-league-retained-and-expanded/|title=UEFA Youth League retained and expanded| |
After a two-year trial period, the UEFA Youth League became a permanent UEFA competition starting from the [[2015–16 UEFA Youth League|2015–16 season]], with the tournament expanded from 32 to 64 teams to allow the youth domestic champions of the top 32 associations according to their [[UEFA country coefficient]]s to also participate. The 32 UEFA Champions League group stage youth teams retain the group stage format, with the group winners advancing to the round of 16 and the runners-up advancing to the play-offs. The 32 youth domestic champions play two rounds of two-legged ties, with the eight winners advancing to the play-offs, where they play a single match at home against the Champions League path runners-up. The round of 16 onwards retain the same format of single-leg ties as before.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/0253-0d041ac9a933-67001402c85e-1000--uefa-youth-league-retained-and-expanded/|title=UEFA Youth League retained and expanded|website=UEFA.com|publisher=Union of European Football Associations|date=18 September 2014|access-date=24 April 2023}}</ref> |
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From the 2024–25 season onwards, the format of the UEFA Youth League will change to accommodate the changes to be seen in the UEFA Champions League, with some differences:<ref>{{cite web |title=UEFA Youth League: New format from 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/0282-185d698fafb9-93f575716790-1000--new-format-from-2024-25/ |website=UEFA.com|publisher=Union of European Football Associations|access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en |date=28 June 2023}}</ref> |
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* The new 36 team group stage for the Champions League path will only mirror the first 6 matchdays of the senior competition, with the top 22 teams making the knockout stage |
* The new 36 team group stage for the Champions League path will only mirror the first 6 matchdays of the senior competition, with the top 22 teams making the knockout stage |
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==Finals== |
==Finals== |
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|+List of UEFA Youth League finals |
|+List of UEFA Youth League finals |
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! scope="col" | Winners |
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| {{center|1}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2013–14 UEFA Youth League|2013–14]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] |
| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2013–14 UEFA Youth League#Final|3–0]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2013–14 UEFA Youth League#Final|3–0]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] and {{fbaicon|GER}} [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] |
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| {{fbaicon|GER}} [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|2}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2014–15 UEFA Youth League|2014–15]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2014–15 UEFA Youth League#Final|3–2]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2014–15 UEFA Youth League#Final|3–2]] |
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| {{fbaicon|UKR}} [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |
| {{fbaicon|UKR}} [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk junior squads and academy|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |
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| {{fbaicon|BEL}} [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|BEL}} [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] and {{fbaicon|ITA}} [[A.S. Roma Primavera|Roma]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ITA}} [[A.S. Roma Primavera|Roma]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|3}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2015–16 UEFA Youth League|2015–16]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2016 UEFA Youth League Final|2–1]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2016 UEFA Youth League Final|2–1]] |
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| {{fbaicon|FRA|1974}} [[Paris Saint-Germain Academy|Paris Saint-Germain]] |
| {{fbaicon|FRA|1974}} [[Paris Saint-Germain Academy|Paris Saint-Germain]] |
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| {{fbaicon|BEL}} [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|BEL}} [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] and {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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|{{center|4}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2016–17 UEFA Youth League|2016–17]] |
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| {{fbaicon|AUT}} [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] |
| {{fbaicon|AUT}} [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2017 UEFA Youth League Final|2–1]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2017 UEFA Youth League Final|2–1]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] and {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|5}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2017–18 UEFA Youth League|2017–18]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] |
| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2018 UEFA Youth League Final|3–0]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2018 UEFA Youth League Final|3–0]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Manchester City F.C. EDS and Academy|Manchester City]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Manchester City F.C. EDS and Academy|Manchester City]] and {{fbaicon|POR}} [[FC Porto Juniors|Porto]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[FC Porto Juniors|Porto]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|6}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2018–19 UEFA Youth League|2018–19]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[FC Porto Juniors|Porto]] |
| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[FC Porto Juniors|Porto]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2019 UEFA Youth League Final|3–1]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2019 UEFA Youth League Final|3–1]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
| {{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Chelsea F.C. Under-23s and Academy|Chelsea]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona]] and {{fbaicon|GER}} [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|1899 Hoffenheim]] |
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| {{fbaicon|GER}} [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|1899 Hoffenheim]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|7}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2019–20 UEFA Youth League|2019–20]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2020 UEFA Youth League Final|3–2]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2020 UEFA Youth League Final|3–2]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
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| {{fbaicon|NED}} [[Ajax Youth Academy|Ajax]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|NED}} [[Ajax Youth Academy|Ajax]] and {{fbaicon|AUT}} [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] |
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| {{fbaicon|AUT}} [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|–}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2020–21 UEFA Youth League|2020–21]] |
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| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;" | ''Cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe]]'' |
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;" | ''Cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe]]'' |
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|{{center|8}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2021–22 UEFA Youth League|2021–22]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica Juniors|Benfica]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2021–22 UEFA Youth League#Final|6–0]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2021–22 UEFA Youth League#Final|6–0]] |
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| {{fbaicon|AUT}} [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] |
| {{fbaicon|AUT}} [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Atlético Madrid (youth)|Atlético Madrid]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[Atlético Madrid (youth)|Atlético Madrid]] and {{fbaicon|ITA}} [[Juventus F.C. Youth Sector|Juventus]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ITA}} [[Juventus F.C. Youth Sector|Juventus]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|9}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2022–23 UEFA Youth League|2022–23]] |
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| {{fbaicon|NED}} [[ |
| {{fbaicon|NED}} [[AZ Alkmaar|AZ]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[2022–23 UEFA Youth League#Final|5–0]] |
| style="text-align:center;" | [[2022–23 UEFA Youth League#Final|5–0]] |
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| {{fbaicon|CRO}} [[HNK Hajduk Split Reserves and Academy|Hajduk Split]] |
| {{fbaicon|CRO}} [[HNK Hajduk Split Reserves and Academy|Hajduk Split]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ITA}} [[A.C. Milan Youth Sector|Milan]] |
| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|ITA}} [[A.C. Milan Youth Sector|Milan]] and {{fbaicon|POR}} [[Sporting CP Youth Academy|Sporting CP]] |
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| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[Sporting CP Youth Academy|Sporting CP]] |
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| [[Stade de Genève]], [[Geneva]], Switzerland |
| [[Stade de Genève]], [[Geneva]], Switzerland |
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| {{center|10}} || style="text-align:center;" | [[2023–24 UEFA Youth League|2023–24]] |
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| {{fbaicon|GRE}} [[Olympiacos F.C. Youth Academy|Olympiacos]] |
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|style="text-align:center;" | [[2023–24 UEFA Youth League#Final|3–0]] |
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| {{fbaicon|ITA}} [[AC Milan Youth Sector|Milan]] |
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| colspan=2|{{fbaicon|FRA}} [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] and {{fbaicon|POR}} [[FC Porto Juniors|Porto]] |
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| [[Colovray Stadium]], [[Nyon]], Switzerland |
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== Broadcasters == |
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=== 2021–2024 === |
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Up to four matches per week (total 39 matches per-season) are streamed through UEFA.tv channel in the unsold markets with highlights available in all territories. |
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 5 May 2024
Organising body | UEFA |
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Founded | 2013 |
Region | Europe |
Number of teams | 64 |
Qualifier for | Under-20 Intercontinental Cup |
Current champions | Olympiacos (1st title) |
Most successful club(s) | Barcelona Chelsea (2 titles each) |
Website | uefa.com/uefayouthleague |
2023–24 UEFA Youth League |
The UEFA Youth League is an annual club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 2013. In its current format, it is contested by the youth teams of the clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League group stage, plus the domestic youth champions of the best-ranked national associations.
The semi-finals and final matches have been traditionally played at the Colovray Stadium in Nyon, Switzerland, although for the 2022–23 edition, they were moved to the Stade de Genève due to increased interest in the tournament from the supporters of the participating clubs.[1] The winners are awarded the Lennart Johansson Trophy, named in honour of the former UEFA president.
The most successful teams are Barcelona and Chelsea, with two titles each. Chelsea won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016, while Barcelona won the inaugural season of the competition and clinched their second trophy in 2018. The current champions are Greek side Olympiacos, who beat Milan 3–0 in the 2024 final.
History[edit]
In May 2010, UEFA organised a match, referred to as the "UEFA Under-18 Challenge", between the under-18 teams of Bayern Munich and Internazionale, three days prior to the UEFA Champions League Final between the respective senior sides. Internazionale won the match 2–0 with two goals from Denis Alibec. The match was part of "UEFA Grassroots Day", and acted as an inspiration for the UEFA Youth League.[2][3][4]
The teams in the first tournament, 2013–14 UEFA Youth League, played a group stage with the same composition and calendar as the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League group stage, and was held on a 'trial basis'.[4]
The eight group-winners and eight runners-up from group stage then participated in a knockout phase. Unlike the UEFA Champions League, the knockout phase had single-leg ties, with the semi-finals and final played at neutral venues.[4]
British media commented that the competition was formed to displace the NextGen Series.[5][6]
In April 2014, Barcelona became the first champion, beating Benfica by 3–0 in the final-four held in Nyon.
After a two-year trial period, the UEFA Youth League became a permanent UEFA competition starting from the 2015–16 season, with the tournament expanded from 32 to 64 teams to allow the youth domestic champions of the top 32 associations according to their UEFA country coefficients to also participate. The 32 UEFA Champions League group stage youth teams retain the group stage format, with the group winners advancing to the round of 16 and the runners-up advancing to the play-offs. The 32 youth domestic champions play two rounds of two-legged ties, with the eight winners advancing to the play-offs, where they play a single match at home against the Champions League path runners-up. The round of 16 onwards retain the same format of single-leg ties as before.[7]
From the 2024–25 season onwards, the format of the UEFA Youth League will change to accommodate the changes to be seen in the UEFA Champions League, with some differences:[8]
- The new 36 team group stage for the Champions League path will only mirror the first 6 matchdays of the senior competition, with the top 22 teams making the knockout stage
- The domestic champions path will be expanded to three rounds, with the remaining 10 clubs facing the teams ranked 7th to 16th in the group stage (The top 6 from the Champions League path will face the teams ranked 17th to 22nd)
- The Youth League champions from the previous season qualify for the domestic champions path unless their senior team makes the Champions League group stage, in which case they will participate in the Champions League path
Finals[edit]
Winners[edit]
By club[edit]
Club | Titles | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
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Chelsea | 2 | 2 | 2015, 2016 | 2018, 2019 |
Barcelona | 2 | 0 | 2014, 2018 | — |
Benfica | 1 | 3 | 2022 | 2014, 2017, 2020 |
Red Bull Salzburg | 1 | 1 | 2017 | 2022 |
Porto | 1 | 0 | 2019 | — |
Real Madrid | 1 | 0 | 2020 | — |
AZ | 1 | 0 | 2023 | — |
Olympiacos | 1 | 0 | 2024 | — |
Shakhtar Donetsk | 0 | 1 | — | 2015 |
Paris Saint-Germain | 0 | 1 | — | 2016 |
Hajduk Split | 0 | 1 | — | 2023 |
Milan | 0 | 1 | — | 2024 |
By country[edit]
Country | Winners | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
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Spain | 3 | 0 | 2014, 2018, 2020 | — |
Portugal | 2 | 3 | 2019, 2022 | 2014, 2017, 2020 |
England | 2 | 2 | 2015, 2016 | 2018, 2019 |
Austria | 1 | 1 | 2017 | 2022 |
Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 2023 | — |
Greece | 1 | 0 | 2024 | — |
Ukraine | 0 | 1 | — | 2015 |
France | 0 | 1 | — | 2016 |
Croatia | 0 | 1 | — | 2023 |
Italy | 0 | 1 | — | 2024 |
References[edit]
- ^ "UEFA Youth League finals moved to Stade de Genève | UEFA Youth League". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Young stars take centre stage". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Inter take Under-18 honours". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ a b c "UEFA Youth League club competition launched". UEFA.org. Union of European Football Associations. 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Herbert, Ian (17 September 2013). "Comment: Brilliant NextGen series sadly sidelined in favour of Uefa Youth Cup". The Independent. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ Twomey, Liam (14 April 2014). "NextGen eyes comeback as Uefa Youth League celebrates finale". goal.com. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "UEFA Youth League retained and expanded". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 18 September 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "UEFA Youth League: New format from 2024/25". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.