Another defeat! Bayern face UEFA Youth League exit | OneFootball

The dream of reaching the round of 16 in the UEFA Youth League is at risk of slipping away for the FC Bayern youth team. On the fourth matchday, the U19 team from Munich suffered a tough 0-3 defeat against the French top club Paris Saint-Germain – their third loss in the current competition.

Coach Peter Gaydarov's team had a nightmare start: Mathis Jangeal put the hosts ahead in the fifth minute. After the early setback, the Bayern juniors struggled to find their way into the game. Although the FCB youth fought hard to get into the match, they could hardly make an impact offensively.

Even after the break, the Parisians remained dominant. Elijah Ly increased the lead to 2-0 in the 50th minute, before Younes Idder sealed the 3-0 final score in the ninth minute of stoppage time. To make matters worse, Bayern's Luis Schäfer received a yellow-red card in the 88th minute – another setback in an already frustrating match.

Klanac saves two penalties – but Bayern remains unrewarded

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Despite the clear defeat, one player emerged as a bright spot: goalkeeper Leon Klanac. The 18-year-old goalkeeper had an outstanding day, saving two penalties from PSG striker Jangeal. It was only deep into stoppage time that he was unable to stop a third penalty from Idder. Even then, Klanac guessed the right corner but was ultimately beaten.

With three points after four matchdays, the FCB youth currently ranks 23rd – not enough to qualify for the knockout phase of the top 22 teams. To avert the looming exit, the Munich team urgently needs victories in the last two group matches against FC Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon.

"We need to show character now and win the last two games, otherwise the Youth League adventure is over," demanded coach Gaydarov defiantly after the match.

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