Yes, that's definitely correct.
The youth players count for the top 14 of a team (like the player who's contract has expired and we need to sign him).

* That's why I 'm playing vs +1 lv opponents in CL and with this guy in the Cup final .

Youth players and AVQ at season start-cup-final-1.jpg

Youth players and AVQ at season start-cup-final-1-oppo.jpg

If you want some good draw, forget the academy players.