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Mbappé Becomes Youngest to Reach 100 Champions League Matches

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC · How we work

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Mbappe Reaches 100th CL

Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to reach 100 Champions League matches.
He reached the milestone during Real Madrid’s 4-3 win over Roma in October 2026.
Mbappe entered his 100th game at 27 years, 298 days, beating Lionel Messi’s record.
Mbappe won the 2026 Champions League golden boot with 15 goals.
Despite the record, Mbappe has not yet won a Champions League winner’s medal.

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Yamal Beats Messi

Lamine Yamal recorded eight goals and seven assists in his first nine 2026-27 matches, totaling 17 contributions.
His 17 contributions after ten games exceed Lionel Messi’s 14 in Messi’s 2008-09 breakthrough season.
Coach Hansi Flick named Yamal the number 10 following Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Galatasaray in Istanbul.
Yamal’s seven league goals outscore the combined totals of Valencia, Getafe and Malaga this season.

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Flick Sets Record

Hansi Flick holds Barcelona's highest ever win percentage (77.17%) in the club's 125-year history.
Under Flick, Barcelona have won two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and two Super Cups in fewer matches.
Barcelona sit six points ahead of Real Madrid after a 4-1 comeback win over Galatasaray.
A victory over Betis on Oct 17 would let Barcelona start La Liga with nine straight wins.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 Barcelona won its first European Cup, beating Sampdoria 1-0 after extra time at Wembley with Ronald Koeman’s free-kick. The triumph came in the competition’s final season before it was re-branded as the UEFA Champions League and introduced a group stage, marking Spain’s first continental title since 1966. The victory cemented Barcelona’s rise and set a benchmark for future European dominance.

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Mbappe Reaches 100th CL

Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to reach 100 Champions League matches.
He reached the milestone during Real Madrid’s 4-3 win over Roma in October 2026.
Mbappe entered his 100th game at 27 years, 298 days, beating Lionel Messi’s record.
Mbappe won the 2026 Champions League golden boot with 15 goals.
Despite the record, Mbappe has not yet won a Champions League winner’s medal.

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