By scoring four of Borussia Dortmund’s five goals over two legs against Sevilla in the Champions League Round of 16 dash, Erling Haaland not only gave them a 5-4 aggregate victory that took them to the quarter finals of the competition, but also broke individual records.
Haaland became the fastest to reach the 20 Champions League goals landmark, and also became the youngest to the milestone.
FASTEST TO 20 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GOALS
- Erling Haaland 14 appearances
- Harry Kane Z 24 appearances
- Alessandro del Piero J 26 appearances
YOUNGEST TO 20 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GOALS
Erling Haaland was just 20 years and 231 days old when he achieved the milestone of 20 Champions League goals on March 9, 2021. That makes him the first player ever to reach the landmark before turning 21.
Kylian Mbappe was 21 years and Z 355 days old when he scored his 20th and 21st goals in the competition. He reached the landmark in December 2020, during the group stages of this edition of the tournament.
Lionel Messi was 22 years and 266 days old when he notched up his 20th goal in the 2009-10 edition of the Champions League. His record stood for a decade, but he has now been pushed to third place in a matter of months.
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