Inter Milan’s under-19 team, coached by Christian Kivu, advanced to the 1/8 finals of the Youth League, defeating Viktoria Plzeň 4:2 in Group C of the competition. The result was achieved on the day when the coach turned 42 years old.

Christian ChivuPhoto: Alessandro Castaldi / LaPresse / Profimedia

Nikola Iliev became the hero of the Nerazzurri: the Bulgarian forward scored all the goals of his team (’23, ’34, ’65, ’77). Pilsen scored Fontanaros (’54, own goal) and Dabani (’85).

In the 85th minute, Kruta (Plzen) was sent off.

In another group match, Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3:2.

UEFA Youth League, Group C standings

1. FC Barcelona (goal difference 17-6) 13 points

2. Inter Milan (10-12) 7

3. Victoria Pilsen (7-14) 4

4. Bayern Munich (11-13) 3.

Know:

If they are level with Pilsen after the final stage, Inter will advance as they have won both straight matches.

In the next stage of the competition, Inter Milan will face a team from the Champions League (teams that won the domestic championship, but whose senior squads did not make it to the Champions League groups).