The surprise of the evening at Champions League she was victory of Red Bull Salzburg at “Da Luz” against Benfica (0-2).
The achievement of the Austrian team takes on even greater value, as lined up the youngest eleven in the history of the Champions League!
The average age of Salzburg’s core lineup was 21 years and 183 days. Younger in the lineup were 19-year-old Israeli midfielder Oscar Gluck, 19-year-old Ivorian forward Karim Konate and 19-year-old Austrian stopper Samson Baido. The oldest in the starting lineup was the 27-year-old Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.
Salzburg have named the youngest starting XI in UEFA Champions League history (21 years and 183 days) against SL Benfica.
Final Result: 2-0 win against Benfica at the Estadio da Luz.
Incredible amount of talent in this team every season. ??#Austria #redbullsalzburg pic.twitter.com/U283KUop6n
— Extinct ?? (@extinct777) September 20, 2023
21y 183d – Aged 21 years and 183 days on average, FC Salzburg are fielding the youngest ever starting XI in a match by any team in UEFA Champions League history tonight. Youth. #SLBSAL pic.twitter.com/qBoeMo2IwI
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) September 20, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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