Naxxar Lions’ youth side return to UEFA Youth League action tonight, facing Lincoln Red Imps in the second leg at Gibraltar’s Europa Point Stadium (capacity 8,066) at 19:00 local time.
The Maltese champions trail 2–0 on aggregate after the first meeting at the Gozo Stadium, where Stefan De Soiza scored in first-half stoppage time and midway through the second period. Despite the setback, Naxxar insist confidence remains high as they seek a positive response on their travels.
Naxxar earned their place in the competition by winning last season’s Youths Section A title, making this campaign a historic step for the club’s academy. To progress, the Lions must overturn the two-goal deficit against opponents who impressed in Malta but can expect a sterner examination on home soil.
Whatever the outcome, the occasion underscores the progress of Naxxar’s young players, who carry Maltese hopes into one of European football’s premier youth stages.
