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At 22, Bellingham Becomes Youngest to 50 Champions League Appearances

The Real Madrid midfielder hit the mark at Anfield after a summer shoulder operation.

Overview

  • He made his 50th appearance by starting at Liverpool, where Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Anfield.
  • At 22 years and 128 days, he surpassed Iker Casillas’ previous record of 22 years and 155 days.
  • His Champions League games now total 23 for Borussia Dortmund and 27 for Real Madrid, after debuting at 17 in 2020.
  • Across those outings he has produced 14 goals and 13 assists and owns a 2023–24 winners’ medal.
  • Following a reported shoulder surgery in July 2025, he has regained fitness and earned public praise from coach Xabi Alonso.