Les Titis sent out a clear signal right from the start of their European campaign, securing a resounding victory over Atalanta Bergamo in Matchday 1 (5–1), with an incredible hat-trick from Quentin Ndjantou. This was a sign of a team that would leave a lasting impression with its flamboyant attacking play throughout the competition, scoring 17 goals in six league phase matches.
The Rouge et Bleu put on a show at home, securing all three of their victories at the Campus in style. The capital club thrashed Bayern 3-0 in a match where the margin could have been even greater, with the Bavarian goalkeeper saving two penalties from Mathis Jangeal. Like their senior counterparts, the Titis scored five goals against Tottenham in a thrilling encounter (5-2). They were clearly establishing themselves as a formidable force to be reckoned with in the knockout stages.
Currently 13th in the group stage standings, with just one defeat to their name (with 10 men against defending champions Barcelona), Les Titis faced Dinamo Minsk, a team that qualified via the national champions’ route, and have home advantage for this round of 32 tie. In sparkling form, the young Parisians cut no corners and gave their opponents no chance, taking full advantage of the wide spaces left by the Belarusian defence to secure a comfortable 4-0 victory.
It looked like a favourable draw for our Rouge et Bleu in the round of 16, with Helsinki once again at the Campus. Caution was warranted, however, as the Finnish side pulled off one of the competition’s biggest upsets by knocking out Manchester City on penalties (3–3 a.e.t. / 5–4 on penalties). Once again, Paris lived up to their status as favourites by showcasing all their attacking talent, arguably producing their best performance of the season (6-1). Relentless in attack, Les Titis secured their place in the quarter-finals in style. The message was clear, and the capital’s youngsters were ready and waiting for Villarreal in the next round.
The road to the last four had one final hurdle: a particularly tricky away trip to Villarreal. The Spanish side, who knocked out Legia Warsaw in the previous round, had the chance to reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history. The Parisians got off to a flying start after a strong first half-hour, opening the scoring through Elijah Ly (0-1, 26').
The Yellow Submarine fought back and pushed for an equaliser, putting the Rouge et Bleu defence under pressure throughout the second half. With 30 minutes to go, the Spaniards were awarded a controversial penalty, but Martin James produced a superb save to preserve his side’s lead. Showing great courage, Les Titis held firm and qualified for the UEFA Youth League Final Four for the first time since 2016, the year they reached the final.
The stage is set in Lausanne for a highly anticipated match against Real Madrid on Friday 17th April 2026, at 6.45 pm. This presents another chance for our young Parisians to shine, following a magnificent campaign that saw them reach this stage of the competition, characterised by a sharp attacking play and strong foundations. Les Titis are ready for the battle ahead!