Real Madrid claimed the UEFA Youth League title after overcoming Club Brugge in a tense final that ended 1–1 before being decided by penalties. The match took place in Switzerland under bright conditions, with Madrid ultimately winning the shootout 4–2.
Goalkeeper Javier Navarro played a decisive role, denying attempts from Naim Amengai and Tian Koren to secure victory for his side.
The triumph ensured that Madrid lifted at least one trophy this season, marking another European success for the club at the youth level.
Context of victory and recent setbacks
This achievement represents Madrid’s second title in the 12-year history of the UEFA Youth League, a competition regarded as the equivalent of the Champions League for under-19 teams. The success came just days after disappointment for the senior side.
Only five days earlier, the first team had been knocked out in the Champions League quarterfinals, where they faced Bayern Munich without including any academy graduates in the starting lineup.
The youth team’s success therefore provided a contrasting moment of celebration, highlighting the club’s developing talent pipeline.
Notable figures present at the final
Club president Florentino Perez attended the match at the stadium of Lausanne-Sport, alongside Aleksander Ceferin. Their presence added significance to the occasion.
The event came shortly after Madrid and UEFA resolved a long-running dispute linked to the proposed Super League project, which had been associated with Perez.
Following the match, Ceferin presented medals to the players and offered support to Koren, placing an arm around the young player as he reacted emotionally after the defeat.