Yamal Surpasses Mbappé’s Champions League Record

Barcelona secured a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal became the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history with a goal in the match.

“The 19-year-old took advantage of a Villa defensive error in the seventh minute to beat Zion Suzuki. It was his 14th goal in the Champions League, surpassing Kylian Mbappe’s previous record of 13. The Real Madrid forward currently has 72 Champions League goals.”

“Yamal reached this milestone after playing in just 37 matches in Europe’s top club competition. The Spanish international made his debut against Porto at the age of 16 years and 83 days, becoming the youngest player to start in the Champions League main round.”

“He also holds the records for the youngest goalscorer and assister in a Champions League match, and the youngest goalscorer in a semi-final. He also holds the records for most goals scored by a player under the age of 18 (5) and most goals scored by a player under the age of 19 (11). However, he lost the record for the youngest player to play in the knockout stages of the competition to Max Daumann earlier this year.”

“Tuesday’s achievement was another feather in the cap for Yamal, who has been in great form this season. He has scored 13 goals and assisted 11 goals in 15 matches this season in all competitions.”

“Rafinha secured a big win for Barcelona in Tuesday’s match. His brace sealed Villa’s first defeat of the current league campaign and the victory lifted the La Liga champions to second place in the points table.”