Lamine Yamal Sets Champions League Record as Youngest Top Scorer
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal made Champions League history during his side’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, becoming the highest-scoring teenager in the competition’s history.
His early goal increased his European tally to 14, surpassing Kylian Mbappe’s previous record of 13 before turning 20.
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The 19-year-old is solidifying his reputation as one of Europe’s most impactful young attackers, with this accomplishment adding to his increasingly remarkable Barcelona career.
Yamal Overtakes Mbappe with Historic Champions League Goal
Yamal opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes against Aston Villa by taking advantage of a significant error during the visitors’ build-up play.
The Barcelona winger swiftly reacted to Joao Gomes losing possession, seized the ball, and faced goalkeeper Zion Suzuki before skillfully finishing to give the hosts an early lead.
Importantly, the goal held considerable historical weight, as Yamal reached 14 Champions League goals as a teenager, eclipsing Mbappe’s record of 13.
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In the ranks of the most prolific teenage goal-scorers in the competition, Erling Haaland stands next with 10 goals, while Patrick Kluivert follows with seven. Raul Gonzalez, Karim Benzema, and Jude Bellingham each scored six before reaching 20.
Barcelona Forward Continues Impressive Attacking Season
Yamal’s record-setting strike adds to an already impressive campaign, with the winger amassing three goals and four assists in the current Champions League season.
Lamine Yamal is now the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
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Including all competitions, the goal against Aston Villa brings his seasonal tally to 13 goals and 11 assists.
These statistics bring him closer to the 24 goals he scored in the previous campaign.
What makes Yamal’s accomplishment particularly noteworthy is the remarkable players he has surpassed.
Mbappe, Haaland, Benzema, and Bellingham all emerged as outstanding talents at a young age, yet Yamal has now positioned himself ahead of them in the Champions League teenage scoring rankings.
