Lamine Yamal Breaks Kylian Mbappe Record to Make UCL History

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has continue his incredible rise in the world of football as the Spanish international make Champions League history in the Catalans’ rout over Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Hansi Flicks’ side ran rout in front of their home fans, beating Newcastle 7-2 to win the tie 8–3 on aggregate. Yamal scored deep into first-half stoppage time when he cooly buried a penalty to give his side the 3–2 lead.

The goal ensured Yamal overtake Mbappé’s record in the Champions League.

At 18 years and 248 days, the winger became the youngest player to ever score 10 Champions League goals, surpassing the previous record set by Mbappé, who managed the feat at 18 years and 350 days during his time at Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain.

Not only did Yamal overtake Mbappe’s name in the history books, but he also added another accolade to his illustrious resume. The Spain international is now the youngest player to ever score in back-to-back Champions League knockout games.

Lamine Yamal scores the 3-2 during the UEFA Champions League match, match day Round of 8, second leg, between Barcelona and Newcastle. (Photo by Sergio Ruiz / Imago)

Yamal found the back of the net last time out at St James’ Park to salvage a 1–1 draw, and was unstoppable from the spot in the second leg at Camp Nou.

Combined with his milestone from the first leg in which he became the youngest player to reach 30 matches in the Champions League, Yamal has now broken three Champions League records in the span of eight days.

Yamal helped Barcelona lift a domestic treble last season, and also claims the 2022–23 La Liga title despite only making one senior appearance that season.

He’s now set to win more silverware as Barcelona lead the La Liga title race by four points over bitter rivals Real Madrid.

The Champions League is also up for grab as Barcelona hope to win the title for the first time since 2015.