AcademyLiverpool U19s set to embark on another UEFA Youth League campaign

The Reds senior team’s qualification for the Champions League in 2025-26 means another opportunity for Academy players to test themselves on the European stage.

They will be placed in the Champions League path of the Youth League, which continues to mirror the revamped format of the main competition - with the 36 qualified clubs’ youth sides battling for position in one overall table.

Fixtures are similarly in accordance with those of the main tournament. However, the Youth League league phase will see each team contest only the first six games of the schedule rather than the full eight (three at home, three away).

Liverpool U19s will, therefore, meet Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and PSV Eindhoven at home, and Galatasaray, Eintracht Frankfurt and Internazionale away.

Fixture details are as follows (all kick-off times UK):

- Liverpool U19s v Atletico Madrid: Wednesday September 17 (3pm)

- Galatasaray v Liverpool U19s: Tuesday September 30 (3pm)

- Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool U19s: Wednesday October 22 (2pm)

- Liverpool U19s v Real Madrid: Tuesday November 4 (2pm)

- Liverpool U19s v PSV Eindhoven: Wednesday November 26 (2pm)

- Internazionale v Liverpool U19s: Tuesday December 9 (4pm)

The top 22 finishers in the Champions League path of the Youth League league phase will advance to the knockout rounds that get under way in February and conclude in April.