HighLights
  1. Yamal became the youngest player to reach 25 goal contributions in the competition.
  2. The Barcelona winger’s tally reached 12 goals and 14 assists in the Champions League.
  3. Mbappe previously held the record, reaching 25 goal contributions at 20 years and 306 days.

Lamine Yamal has added another milestone to his remarkable career after helping FC Barcelona complete a 4-1 comeback victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League.

The Spanish winger provided two assists in Istanbul on October 13, 2026, becoming the youngest player to reach 25 Champions League goal contributions, surpassing Kylian Mbappe's previous record.

Yamal achieved the milestone at 19 years and 92 days, while Mbappe reached the same mark at 20 years and 306 days. The achievement strengthens Yamal's growing reputation as one of Europe's most exciting young footballers, although comparisons with Mbappe and Lionel Messi require a closer look at their career statistics. 

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How Lamine Yamal Broke Mbappe’s Record In Istanbul

Barcelona faced an early setback when Aleksey Batrakov put Galatasaray ahead in the 28th minute. Joao Cancelo equalised before half-time, setting the stage for a dominant second-half performance from Hansi Flick's team.

Yamal then made the difference with two decisive assists. He set up Fermin Lopez in the 50th minute before creating Anthony Gordon's goal three minutes later. Karim Adeyemi added Barcelona's fourth in the 65th minute to complete the comeback.

Yamal's creativity and dribbling caused constant problems for Galatasaray, earning him the Player of the Match award. The result gave FC Barcelona their second victory in two Champions League league-phase matches.

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Youngest Players To 25 Champions League Goal Contributions

Yamal's latest achievement places him ahead of Mbappe in the race to reach 25 Champions League goals and assists at the youngest age.

Player Age at 25 goal contributions
Lamine Yamal 19 years, 92 days
Kylian Mbappe 20 years, 306 days

The milestone reflects Yamal's ability to influence matches through both goals and assists. However, published statistical breakdowns differ on his exact post-match assist total.

UEFA's Champions League profile listed 12 goals and 13 assists before the Galatasaray fixture, while post-match reports confirmed that his two assists helped him reach the milestone.

Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe remains far ahead in overall Champions League goals. UEFA's published statistics credit the Real Madrid forward with 72 goals in 100 appearances, while Yamal's profile listed 12 goals in 35 appearances before the Galatasaray match.

Champions League statistic Lamine Yamal Kylian Mbappe
Goals before Galatasaray match 12 72
Appearances in cited statistics 35 100
Major milestone Youngest to reach 25 goal contributions Previous age record-holder

Mbappe also scored 13 Champions League goals as a teenager in 23 matches, while Yamal had 11 before turning 19. These figures show that Mbappe's scoring record remains formidable, even as Yamal breaks age-related milestones. 

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Lamine Yamal’s Full List Of Broken Records

Yamal's latest milestone adds to an impressive Lamine Yamal records list.

  • Youngest Champions League starter: Aged 16 years and 83 days against Porto in October 2023.
  • Youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match: Aged 17 years and 241 days against Benfica in March 2025.
  • Youngest Champions League semi-final goalscorer: Aged 17 years and 291 days against Inter in April 2025.
  • Most Champions League goals before turning 18: Five
  • Most Champions League goals before turning 19: Eleven
  • Youngest to reach 25 goal contributions: Aged 19 years and 92 days, surpassing Mbappe's mark.

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