"With the assist, as per Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona's number 10 reached an astonishing 14 goal contributions in the competition for players of 18-year-old or under, split evenly between seven goals and seven assists. This achievement makes him the most productive player in Champions League history since the tournament adopted its modern format in 1992. The figure surpasses Kylian Mbappe's long-standing record of 13 contributions, placing Yamal at the top of a list that features legendary names."
"What makes Yamal's ascent even more remarkable is its consistency. Rather than exploding in a single season, he has delivered across three consecutive Champions League campaigns. His seven goals span opponents like Monaco, Atalanta, Benfica and Inter, including the strike that was voted the best goal of the 2024/25 season. This year, he added goals against Olympiacos and Club Brugge, maintaining his upward curve."
"Even so, the 18-year-old once again left his mark on the match. Though substituted late in the game, he delivered the assist for Jules Kounde's winning goal. His creative numbers are equally impressive. He registered two assists during the 2023/24 campaign against Antwerp and PSG, followed by four in the 2024/25 season, supplying key passes against Bayern, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica. Now, in the current edition, he has already provided two more - one against Club Brugge and the latest against Eintracht Frankfurt."
Lamine Yamal reached 14 Champions League goal contributions at age 18, split evenly between seven goals and seven assists, becoming the competition's most productive player at that age since 1992. The total surpasses Kylian Mbappé's previous record of 13 contributions. The contributions arrived across three consecutive Champions League campaigns rather than a single breakout season. Goals came against Monaco, Atalanta, Benfica, Inter, Olympiacos and Club Brugge, including the strike voted best goal of 2024/25. Assists include two in 2023/24 against Antwerp and PSG, four in 2024/25 against top opponents, and further assists in the current edition including Club Brugge and Eintracht Frankfurt.
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