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Lamine Yamal Sets Under-18 Champions League Record as Barcelona Edge Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1

An assist on the winner gave the 18-year-old his 14th goal involvement in the competition, pushing him past Kylian Mbappé.

Overview

  • Barcelona came from behind to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the Champions League.
  • Jules Koundé scored in the 50th and 53rd minutes to overturn a first-half deficit.
  • Lamine Yamal assisted the decisive goal, bringing his Champions League tally to 7 goals and 7 assists.
  • His 14 goal involvements are the most by any player aged 18 or younger in the competition, surpassing Kylian Mbappé’s previous mark.
  • The milestone was highlighted by B/R Football, and Yamal will miss Barcelona’s next European match after a third booking triggered a one-game suspension.