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Jamie Gittens nears record for young English players in the Champions League

Football news 27 nov 2024, 16:41

Liam Carter Dailysports's expert Translated by the editors

Jamie Gittens nears record for young English players in the Champions League

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On Wednesday, November 27, the second matchday of the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage finishes. Borussia Dortmund is visiting Dinamo Zagreb.

Jamie Gittens gave Dortmund the lead in the first half, bringing him closer to a notable milestone.

Champions League. Gameweek 5. Schedule and results of all matches

Details: Bynoe-Gittens scored his fourth goal of this Champions League campaign. Only one English player under the age of 21 has scored more in a single season of the competition — Alan Smith, who netted five goals for Leeds United in the 2000-01 season.

4 - Jamie Gittens has now scored four goals in the UEFA Champions League this season; only one Englishman aged under 21 has netted more in a single campaign in the competition (5 - Alan Smith for Leeds United in 2000-01). Breakout. pic.twitter.com/PjkiyKbr5Y
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 27, 2024

With the expanded Champions League format, Gittens has a strong chance to equal or surpass Smith’s record, as teams now play more matches. Each side plays eight games in the group stage alone under the new system.

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