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Mbappe Overtakes Messi in Champions League Appearances
Kylian Mbappe becomes youngest player to reach 100 Champions League appearances, overtaking Lionel Messi.
In brief
Kylian Mbappe becomes youngest player to reach 100 Champions League appearances, overtaking Lionel Messi. Kylian Mbappe made his 100th Champions League appearance at 27 years and 298 days, becoming the youngest player to reach the milestone, overtaking Lionel Messi's record. Originally reported by mint.
Mbappe Overtakes Messi Record
Kylian Mbappe made history at the Stadio Olimpico, taking a long-standing Champions League record from Lionel Messi in Roma vs Real Madrid.
“Kylian Mbappe added another major milestone to his career on Wednesday night as Real Madrid faced Roma in the Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico.”
Mbappe's 100th Appearance
At 27 years and 298 days, Mbappe became the youngest player to reach 100 Champions League appearances, overtaking Messi's previous record of 28 years and 84 days.
“The French forward made his 100th appearance in the competition and became the youngest player in history to reach the mark, overtaking Lionel Messi.”
Equalizing Goal Against Roma
Mbappe equalized Roma's 1-0 lead with a powerful right-footed shot that deflected off Gianluca Mancini and beat goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.
“The Real Madrid striker received the ball outside the box and struck a powerful right-footed shot. The effort deflected off Gianluca Mancini and beat goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini to make the score 1-1.”
Historic Milestone
Mbappe is now the 57th player overall to play 100 times in the competition and the fifth Frenchman to reach the mark.
“He is the 57th player overall to play 100 times in the competition and the fifth Frenchman to do so.”
Scoring Record
Before Wednesday's match, Mbappe had scored 71 goals in 99 Champions League appearances, reaching 72 goals in 100 games with his equalizer against Roma.
“Before Wednesday’s match, Kylian Mbappe had scored 71 goals in 99 Champions League appearances. His equaliser against Roma took him to 72 goals in 100 games.”
Historic Context
Mbappe made his Champions League debut at 17 years and 10 months with Monaco in September 2016, building a strong scoring record with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
“Mbappe made his Champions League debut as a 17-year-old with Monaco in September 2016. He has since played for Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, building one of the strongest scoring records of his generation.”
What Happens Next
Reaching 100 Champions League appearances at this age highlights Mbappe's durability and quality, strengthening his standing in the competition despite missing the Champions League trophy.
“Reaching 100 Champions League appearances at this age is a rare combination of durability and quality. While the Champions League trophy remains one of the few major honours still missing from Kylian Mbappe’s collection, nights like this continue to strengthen his standing in the competition.”
What to remember
Kylian Mbappe made his 100th Champions League appearance at 27 years and 298 days, becoming the youngest player to reach the milestone, overtaking Lionel Messi's record.
