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Barcelona and Antwerp Secured First Leg Advantage in UEFA Youth League

Barça's Juvenil A Impresses in Dominating Display against Inter

FC Barcelona's Juvenil A team kicked off their UEFA Youth League campaign with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Wednesday. The young Blaugranas, led by captain Marc Casadó, put in a dominant performance, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match.

Barça took the lead in the 27th minute when Ángel Alarcón pounced on a loose ball in the Inter penalty area and fired a low shot past goalkeeper Lorenzo Carboni. The hosts continued to press for more goals, and their efforts were rewarded in the second half when Lamine Yamal doubled their lead with a fine individual effort in the 55th minute.

Antwerp Stuns Manchester United in Thrilling Encounter

Late Goal Seals Vital Away Win for Belgian Side

In the other match of the day, Belgian side Royal Antwerp FC pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The match was evenly contested, with both teams creating chances in the first half, but it was Antwerp who took the lead through Yusuf-Can Zeyrek in the 35th minute.

United fought back in the second half and equalized through a penalty converted by Kobbie Mainoo in the 65th minute. However, the Belgian side refused to be denied and snatched a dramatic winner in the dying minutes when Jaimy Degrève netted a superb goal from the edge of the area, securing a famous victory for Antwerp.