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Lamine Yamal Equals Mbappé’s Champions League Record
19-year-old Lamine Yamal matches Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League goal record as a teenager.
In brief
19-year-old Lamine Yamal matches Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League goal record as a teenager. 19-year-old Lamine Yamal equalled Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League goal record with his 13th strike in the competition. Originally reported by SI.
Yamal Scores in Barcelona’s Defeat
Lamine Yamal netted in Barcelona’s 4, 2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.
Yamal’s Solo Strike
The 19-year-old Ballon d’Or nominee scored a solo goal past makeshift left back Warren Zaïre-Emery and defender Matvey Safonov.
Yamal Equals Mbappé’s Record
Yamal reached 13 Champions League goals, matching Kylian Mbappé’s record for teenagers.
Yamal’s Early Record
Yamal became the first player from any of Europe’s top five leagues to register at least 10 goals and 10 assists in 2026, 27.
Manager’s Praise
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick called Yamal the best player in the world right now.
Yamal’s Age Advantage
Yamal will become the outright leader before turning 20, as he does not celebrate his 20th birthday until next July.
Haaland’s Record
Yamal needs eight more goals to surpass Erling Haaland’s record for the highest scorer before 21.
Clásico History
Yamal is the youngest player to feature and score in the Clásico, making his debut at 16 years and 107 days old.
Upcoming Clásico
Barcelona faces Real Madrid in the season’s first Clásico on Sunday, Oct. 25, where Yamal may set another record.
The takeaway
19-year-old Lamine Yamal equalled Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League goal record with his 13th strike in the competition.
