UEFA Youth League, a final Salzburg – Benfica | UEFA Youth League

Benfica outshot Juventus on penalties to reach a record fourth final. The Eagles will face Salzburg, champions in 2017 and far too strong for Atlético, for the title on Monday.

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Juventus 2-2 Benfica (3-4 t.a.b.)

Benfica substitute goalkeeper André Gomes took two shots on goal in the decisive session to allow the Eagles to maintain their perfect record in the semi-finals. The Portuguese side took the lead within three minutes when Martim Neto – who also contested the last-four win over Ajax in 2020 here – opened the scoring, followed quickly by Luis Semedo for the two-to-one goal. zero.

Benfica were then reduced to ten when goalkeeper Samuel Soares was sent off for a foul on Gabriele Mulazzi, with André Gomes taking his place. Juventus started to dominate and Chibozo reduced the gap with a powerful shot from distance at the start of the second half. The equalizer came 20 minutes from time following another spectacular finish, Riccardo Turricchia unleashing a superb floating half-volley shot.

Atlético 0-5 Salzburg

Salzburg dominated the proceedings from the kick-off and led the score after a quarter of an hour of play, Dijon Kameri serving Roko Simic following a fine collective movement. The latter offered himself a double 13 minutes later, converting a penalty he had obtained himself.

Atlético tried to revive, but this impressive Salzburg team hit the target a third time just before the break, Simic turning into a decisive passer by serving Kameri who left no chance for the opposing goalkeeper. Tolgahan Sahin topped the scoreline shortly after the hour mark with a superb long shot before Oumar Diakite made it five-nil at the very end of the game.

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