Lamine Yamal Makes History with Barcelona in UEFA Champions League
Barcelona's Dominant Victory
Lamine Yamal etched his name in history during Barcelona's impressive 7-2 win over Newcastle, where he not only scored a goal but also assisted another, helping his team secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The aggregate score of the Round of 16 tie was 8-3, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg at St. James Park last week. Yamal found the net from the penalty spot in the dying moments of the match, specifically the 96th minute. In the second leg held on March 18 at Nou Camp, he put Barcelona ahead just before halftime with another penalty after Newcastle had equalized twice, making it 2-2 in a thrilling first half. Later, Yamal skillfully maneuvered past two defenders and delivered a brilliant through ball to Robert Lewandowski, contributing to the Catalans' sixth goal of the evening.
Yamal's Record-Breaking Achievement
Lamine Yamal Created History
This goal marked Yamal's 10th in the Champions League, making him the youngest player to achieve this milestone at just 18 years and 245 days old. He surpassed the previous record held by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 years and 350 days when he reached the same number while playing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Youngest Players To Score 10 Champions League Goals| Player | Age | Year |
| Lamine Yamal | 18 years, 245 days | 2026 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 18 years, 350 days | 2017 |
| Erling Haaland | 19 years, 212 days | 2020 |
| Karim Benzema | 20 years, 310 days | 2008 |
Yamal has also matched Mbappe for the most goals scored before turning 19, and he will break this record if he nets another goal in the current season. Additionally, he is now tied with Erling Haaland for the most goals by a teenager in the competition's history, with only Mbappe (13) having scored more times before reaching 20. Yamal's nine assists are the highest recorded by any teenager in Champions League history, bringing his total goal contributions (goals plus assists) to 19, the most by any player before their 19th birthday. He is just one contribution shy of Mbappe's record of 20 for the most contributions during their teenage years. For context, Lionel Messi had only one Champions League goal at 18, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first at 22.