This episode marks the first addition to the Lifeblood series since Climbing the Mountain, which offered an access-all-areas look at the Under-18s’ unprecedented trio of trophies in 2023/24. Pipping rivals Manchester City to both the northern title and U18 Premier League, the remarkable season culminated in victory in the national league final at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge in May. That victory secured not only more silverware but a coveted spot in the UEFA Youth League, Europe’s elite competition at this age group.
For the first time, United entered the tournament via the ‘Domestic Champions Path’, setting the stage for an exciting clash with FK u017dalgiris of Lithuania.