Lamine Yamal Shatters Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League Record

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has cemented his status as one of Europe’s most prodigious young talents, shattering a long-standing Champions League record previously held by French superstar Kylian Mbappé. 

Following his decisive performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou, Yamal now holds the record for the most goal contributions by any player aged 18 or younger in the competition's history.

Yamal’s record-breaking moment came when he delivered the assist for Jules Koundé's match-winning goal. That assist marked his 14th goal involvement in Europe’s premier club competition, officially surpassing Mbappé’s tally achieved before his 19th birthday.

The Spanish winger’s meteoric rise began when he made his Champions League debut in September 2023 at the remarkably young age of 16 years and 68 days, making him the third-youngest debutant ever. Since that first appearance, his influence has been both rapid and relentless. Across 28 Champions League appearances, Yamal has accumulated an extraordinary seven goals and seven assists.

This latest milestone is a powerful testament to the teenager's sensational development over the past three seasons. His ability to consistently perform at the highest level and break records set by generational talents like Mbappé highlights his immense trajectory. As he continues to mature, Yamal is firmly establishing himself as the future face of Barcelona and a player destined to redefine standards in the Champions League.