Como U19 vs RB Leipzig U19 - UEFA Youth League

The UEFA Youth League returns to the home ground on September 10, 2026, where Como U19 and RB Leipzig U19 will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the UEFA Youth League contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. RB Leipzig U19 will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. The Nottingham Forest playmaker is not anticipated to leave the City Ground this summer, unless a substantial transfer fee is put on the table.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. BREAKING: Arsenal closing in on deal to sign England defender Konsa from Aston Villa.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the UEFA Youth League table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.