Fiorentina defeats Septemvri Sofia 5-0 in Youth Champions League

Septemvri Sofia's U18 team suffered a significant 5-0 defeat against Fiorentina in the first leg of the second round of the Youth Champions League. The Italian side established dominance early in the match, leading 2-0 by the 13th minute following goals from Federico Croci and Giuseppe Forte.

Giuseppe Forte was the standout performer for Fiorentina, scoring a hat-trick before halftime and adding a fourth goal in the second half to secure the victory. The result gives the Italian club a substantial advantage heading into the return leg.

Septemvri Sofia will host the rematch in Sofia on November 4. The Bulgarian representative entered this competition as a national champion in a tournament structure designed for youth teams of clubs participating in the senior Champions League.