Real Madrid claimed their second UEFA Youth League title (a pan-European club competition for youth academies) on Monday, defeating Belgian side Club Brugge 4–2 on penalties after the final ended 1–1 following ninety minutes of play. Goalkeeper Javi Navarro was the decisive figure, saving two spot-kicks from Amengai and Koren to mirror his heroics in the semi-final victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The win, secured by a squad coached by Julián López and led on the pitch by standout players including Dani Yáñez and Jacobo Ortega, offers a timely boost to the club after Real Madrid's senior side faced a difficult season end following elimination from the Champions League by Bayern Munich.