Young stars Yamal and Wirtz shine in Champions League but with mixed results
Two of the world’s most exciting young players shone on club soccer’s biggest stage but with mixed fortunes
By DANIELLA MATAR
Published - Sep 19, 2024, 06:31 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:04 PM EST
Shortly after lighting up the European Championship, two of the world's most exciting young players shone on club soccer's biggest stage.
With mixed fortunes, however.
Teenager Lamine Yamal's goal couldn't prevent 10-man Barcelona from falling to a 2-1 defeat at Monaco on Thursday in the Champions League — ending the Spanish club's perfect start to the season.
Meanwhile, it took Florian Wirtz less than five minutes to score his first Champions League goal on his debut in Europe’s elite club competition.
