Week of the wonderkids - who shone in Champions League?
Summary
Young soccer players made a big impact in the UEFA Champions League this week, with several teenagers scoring goals. Chelsea's young players performed exceptionally well, with multiple teenagers scoring in their match against Ajax. Other notable young players included Viktor Dadason from Copenhagen and Lennart Karl from Bayern Munich.Key Facts
- Six teenagers scored in the same Champions League round, matching a previous record.
- Chelsea had three teenage players score in their 5-1 win over Ajax, a first in Champions League history.
- Marc Guiu became Chelsea's youngest goalscorer in the competition, but his record only lasted 33 minutes.
- Estevao Willian, a teenage player from Chelsea, scored a penalty and has already played for the Brazil national team.
- Viktor Dadason from Copenhagen, at 17 years and 113 days old, became the third youngest to score in the modern Champions League era.
- Lennart Karl, a 17-year-old from Bayern Munich, impressed with a strong goal against Club Brugge in his first start.
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