Fans are suddenly celebrating the U19s in the Youth League: at least one Basel team is convincing in Europe

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FCB fans have little to smile about at the moment. The former series champions are bottom of the Super League table and have also embarrassed themselves in Europe. It was already over for last year’s semi-finalists in the first qualifying round for the Conference League. Tobol Kostanay – 8th in the Kazakh league – was unstoppable for Basel.

European evenings in Joggeli are still a long way off at the moment. The new reality is a relegation battle. As an FCB fan you should celebrate the festivals as they come in these times. And that’s what they do. About 1,200 fans made a pilgrimage to the St. Jakob athletics stadium on Wednesday evening. To see top European football with the participation of Basel.

The U19 defeated the Belgian A-Junior champions

But it’s not the FCB fan team playing a lit game there. But the U19 selection, which asks to dance against the Belgian A-junior champions KAA Gent in the UEFA Youth League, the Champions League at junior level, so to speak. FCB qualified for this thanks to the U18 championship title.

FCB won the first leg in Belgium 1-0 at the beginning of this month. The golden goal was scored by Adriano Onyegbule (17), who came from Leipzig last year. And now the long-awaited second stage. Mario Cantaluppi’s team, which consists of a number of young people who already play with the U21s in the Promotion League, leaves no stone unturned. Leon Avdullahu (19) with a beautiful free kick and Junior Zé (17) with a great individual action provide a comfortable lead. Both players have already made their debut in the first team this season. On Wednesday evening they impressively showed why.

The Belgians have nothing against the team from Basel, which is superior in terms of athleticism and play. In the end there is a deserved 3-0 victory over both matches – and with it a place in the next round. “We were very focused and had good body language,” coach Cantaluppi praised. In addition to the two goalscorers, U-Nati hopes that Marvin Akahomen (16), Demir Xhemalija (17) and Roméo Beney (18) also shone.

Celebrate with the fans – Dinamo are next

After the final whistle, the FCB talents were appropriately celebrated by the numerous Basel fans who provided tireless support throughout the match. Including fireworks and pyro show. A real experience for the Basel chicks. Pure festive atmosphere at St. Jakob – an exception in these difficult times.

The journey of the Basel European Cup continues. Even if it is only at junior level in the Youth Competition. Next up is Dinamo Zagreb. Last year the Croats achieved impressive victories against Chelsea and Salzburg in this competition. This will be a real benchmark for Basel’s young people.

The impressive performance against Ghent makes it clear that the Basel U19 do not have to hide from Dinamo. Certainly not if the Muttenzer curve provides support again. And that is to be expected. Because if professionals cannot be supported at European level, then at least their own juniors can be supported.

Source : Blick