FC Koln's historic moment: 50,000 fans witness record-breaking UEFA Youth League clash
Wednesday night saw FC Koln make history as around 50,000 fans packed the RheinEnergieStadion to watch the club's Under-19 side take on Inter in the UEFA Youth League. Despite the senior team's struggle in the Bundesliga, the supporters' passion for the game was evident in the sold-out stadium.
Around 50,000 FC Koln fans were in attendance on Wednesday night to watch the club's Under-19 side take on Inter in the UEFA Youth League. The senior side are currently enduring a tough season in the Bundesliga but supporters have shown their appetite for the game by selling out the RheinEnergieStadion to watch the next generation in action against Serie A giants Inter.FC Koln fans made history on Wednesday as they packed in to see the club's youngsters take on Inter in the UEFA Youth League Round of 32. The official attendance figure of 50,000 beat the previous record of 40,368 spectators which was set when Inter and Trabzonspor met in April 2025. FC Koln are one of the best supported teams in Germany and can boast the stadium with the seventh largest capacity in the Bundesliga. However, it's been a tough campaign so far for the senior side following their promotion back to the top flight. FC Koln currently sit in 10th place in the standings and have won just six of 20 games so far in the 2025-26 campaign.FC Koln's Under-19s certainly didn't lack for support against Inter but couldn't conjure up a victory as the Nerazzurri ran out 3-1 winners. Leonardo Bovio opened the scoring for the visitors but FC Koln hit back in the 80th minute through Fynn Schenten. Inter then went on to win it through stoppage time goals from Dilan Zarate and Roberts Kukulis. The result means that Inter progress to the last 16 of the competition.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingThe round of 32 brought some surprises in the UEFA Youth League with defending champions Barcelona being knocked out by Maccabi Haifa. Inter progress along with other heavyweights such as Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid and will discover their opponents in the last 16 when the draw is made on Friday.
Unprecedented Turnout for FC Koln
Around 50,000 FC Koln supporters turned up at the RheinEnergieStadion to witness the club's Under-19 squad in action against Serie A giants Inter. This remarkable attendance figure surpassed the previous record set during a clash between Inter and Trabzonspor back in April 2025.
Senior Team's Challenges
While the youth team enjoyed immense backing from the dedicated fans, FC Koln's senior side has been enduring a challenging season in the Bundesliga. With just six victories in 20 games, the team finds itself in 10th place in the league standings.
Youth Team's Efforts
FC Koln's Under-19s faced a formidable Inter side in the UEFA Youth League Round of 32. Despite a valiant effort, the young Koln players fell short as Inter emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. The result sees Inter progress to the next stage of the competition.
UEFA Youth League Roundup
The round of 32 fixtures in the UEFA Youth League witnessed surprises, with defending champions Barcelona being eliminated by Maccabi Haifa. Inter advanced to the last 16 along with top clubs such as Chelsea, PSG, and Real Madrid, setting up an exciting draw for the next stage on Friday.








