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UEFA Youth League: Barcelona vs Antwerp Preview

Barcelona Aim for First Leg Advantage

Barcelona U19s will be looking to take a commanding lead in their UEFA Youth League last-16 tie when they host Antwerp U19s on Wednesday.

The young Blaugranas finished top of Group E, while Antwerp finished second in Group F, setting up this intriguing clash.

Antwerp will be aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League for the first time in their history.

The Belgian side has never progressed beyond the round of 16, but they will be confident of giving Barcelona a run for their money.

Barcelona will be without suspended midfielder Alvaro Sanz for the first leg.

Antwerp have no major injury concerns, so they will be able to field their strongest possible side.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Barcelona U19s and Antwerp U19s.

Barcelona have a good record against Belgian opposition at youth level, having won three of their last four matches.

Barcelona will be the favorites to win the first leg, but Antwerp should not be underestimated.

The young Blaugranas have a lot of quality in their squad, but they will need to be at their best to overcome a determined Antwerp side.