Lamine Yamal sets another UEFA Champions League record

Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal was in the starting lineup for Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final match against Borussia Dortmund. This allowed the young talent to set a new record in the history of the tournament.

The midfielder became the first player under 18 years old to feature in 20 matches in the premier European club competition.

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Yamal made his UEFA Champions League debut last season. In 20 tournament games, the footballer has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists.

Previously, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in the tournament's history to score and assist in a single match. The native of Esplugues de Llobregat also holds the record for the most appearances in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages among players under 18.

Let's recall that Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are playing the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals today. The opponents will meet again in a week's time for the second leg. The outcome of this clash will determine which team advances to the semi-finals to face the winner of the Arsenal vs. Real Madrid matchup.