Mundo Deportivo reports 18 players under 23 scored on Champions League matchday four

What happened

Eighteen players under the age of 23 scored in their respective matches on the fourth matchday of the Champions League, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish outlet framed the figure as evidence of how young players are increasingly making an impact in professional football, noting that debuts sometimes come before players have even reached adulthood.

Report details

The report cited Lamine Yamal as an example of a player for whom competing in the competition is no longer a novelty, stating that he has been playing in it for three years and is 19 years old. It also pointed to Batrakov as a player taking his first steps in the tournament.

The account came from Mundo Deportivo and did not include an official confirmation of the tally.