Chapter 58 The Final Battle of Turin

Lisbon Athletic and Benfica's rivalry in youth academy development was causing a stir.

But both had other troubles as well.

For Benfica, it was the championship pressure on the first team.

They were biting at Porto's heels, but Porto held the initiative.

Lisbon Athletic's U15 faced the last match of the Youth Champions League group stage against Turin's U15.

Lisbon Athletic with six points, and Turin with seven, meant that Turin held the upper hand.

The Turin team used to be the undisputed giant of Serie A.

But they never really recovered after the Superga air disaster, plunging into an era of solitary decline.

Three years ago, in the '95-'96 season, Turin suffered relegation, sinking to Serie B.

This year, they showed great potential for promotion.

Combined with the rise of their youth team, signs of a resurgence for Turin were apparent.