The four UEFA Youth League finalists will be decided on Tuesday and Wednesday as the last-eight ties are played.Former champions Barcelona and Chelsea are among the teams hoping to be lining up in the semis in Nyon on 20 April – and only Porto, who knocked out holders Salzburg in the round of 16, can prevent it being an entirely Anglo-Spanish affair. Quarter-final ties
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Salzburg closing on Ajax’s record unbeaten run
Salzburg's 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie has left them three games away from matching a 22-year-old record.The match was Salzburg's 18th consecutive without defeat in UEFA European club competition, a run stretching back to a 2-0 group stage win at Nice on 3 November 2016. The only longer streak ever recorded was one of 21 by Ajax between 14 September 1994 and 3 April 1996, during which time they won the UEFA Champions League (drawing twice with Salzburg) and reached the following semi-final, as well as lifting the UEFA Super Cup.
Salzburg v Marseille background
Salzburg will hope their excellent defensive record at home continues in UEFA Europa League Group I as Marseille arrive in Austria looking to improve on a trio of 2017 European away draws.Previous meetings• The sides are meeting for the first time in UEFA competition. • Salzburg's record in four meetings with French sides is W2 D0 L2 (W1 L1 at home).• Marseille's record in four games against Austrian clubs is W2 D1 L1 (W1 L1 in Austria).
UEFA Youth League domestic champions path draw
UEFA Youth League holders Salzburg will begin their campaign against Bordeaux while Internazionale Milano play Dynamo Kyiv and competition ever-presents Ajax face Hammarby after the draw for the two rounds of the domestic champions path were made.First round draw (27 September & 18 October)Internazionale Milano (ITA) v Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)Zimbru Chișinău (MDA) v Vllaznia (ALB)Ludogorets (BUL) v Željezničar (BIH)Dinamo București (ROU) v Lokomotiva Zagreb (CRO)Esbjerg (DEN) v KäPa (FIN) Legia Warszawa (POL) v Breidablik (ISL)UCD (IRL) v Molde (NOR)Hammarby (SWE) v Ajax (NED)Bordeaux (FRA) v Salzburg (AUT, holders)< ... UEFA.com - News
First-leg wins for Qarabağ, Salzburg, Rijeka and Partizan
Tuesday night's results (click for details)Qarabağ 5-0 SamtrediaHibernians 0-3 SalzburgRijeka 2-0 TNSPartizan 2-0 Budućnost Podgorica Qarabağ, who have been in the UEFA Europa League group stage for the past three seasons, were the night's biggest winners, Afran Ismayilov and Dino Ndlovu both on target from the penalty spot in their resounding victory. Valon Berisha also converted from the spot for Salzburg in their 3-0 win, though his night was marred when he received a late red card.Partizan had Petar Djuričković's penalty to thank for getting them off the mark in their all-Balkan tie against... UEFA.com - News
Youth League final preview: Benfica v Salzburg
Benfica, runners-up in 2014, play Salzburg in the fourth UEFA Youth League finalBoth sides are aiming to join Barcelona and Chelsea on the competition's list of winnersBenfica overcame Midtjylland and PSV Eindhoven on penalties en route to NyonUnbeaten Salzburg have defeated Manchester City, Paris, Atlético and BarcelonaSalzburg left-back Gideon Mensah is available after being suspended for the semi-finalsWhere to watchFans can find their local UEFA Youth League broadcast partner(s) here.João Tralhão, Benfic... UEFA.com - News
Cup glory for Salzburg, six for Skënderbeu
Six in a row for Skënderbeu Skënderbeu have secured their sixth straight Albanian Super League title with a 2-0 win at Flamurtari on the last day of term. Goals from Liridon Latifi and Sebino Plaku ensured Mirel Josa's team finished five points clear of Partizani, who had beaten Skënderbeu in the sides' penultimate match to take the championship race to the final game."After last week's loss everyone started to doubt us, but you can never underestimate the heart of these boys – champions!" said Josa. Skënderbeu forward Hamdi Salihi was the league's 28-goal top scorer, the second time he has collected the prize following his 29 goals for Tirana in 2005/0...