A record 68.000 fans watched the FA Cup youth final

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A record 67.492 spectators gathered at Old Trafford to watch the Under-18 final in which United beat Nottingham Forest

They watched the FA Cup youth final in Manchester even 67.492 spectators at Old Trafford, which is a record attendance at the final matches in the youth competition of this competition. The youngsters of Manchester United and Nottingham Forest (generation under 18) played an interesting match in a real derby atmosphere worthy of matches in the Premier League, and the host won 3-1.

The previous record for attendance at the FA Cup Youth Final was 38.187 spectators watching the 2007 semi-final between Arsenal and Manchester United.

Among the spectators at yesterday's match was the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, then the former players Michael Carrick, Brian Robson, as well as the active members of the "red devils" David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandez.

This is the first time that the youngsters of Manchester United have won this competition, since 2011. Otherwise, United is a record holder in such titles, there are a total of 11.

Although it is too early to predict, United fans compare these young players to the generation of David Beckham, Paul Scholes, the Neville brothers and dream of better days at their favorite club.

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