The system that keeps on producing first-team talent was heavily represented in the second leg at Old Trafford, producing a sense of pride at the Aon Training Complex and beyond.
Head of Academy Nick Cox believes that, while it may seem extraordinary, having so many homegrown talents play in such a fixture is clearly achievable for United because it is simply in the club's blood.
United started with Dean Henderson in goal, and it is sometimes forgotten he is a youth product following his loans away from the club. Mason Greenwood lined up on the right wing but the return for the second half saw the Academy representation really ramped up.