In recent weeks, Club NXT has achieved impressive victories against Monaco, Atalanta, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona. Before the start of the match in Lisbon, it was already certain that they would qualify for the knockout phase. On the final match day, on Wednesday, December 10, Club hosts Arsenal.
After five match days, Club is provisionally fifth in the Youth League standings, with 12 points. Sporting (11 pts) follows in seventh place.