Jamie Gittens Breaks Record Against Real Madrid

Jamie Gittens made history as the youngest English player to score against Real Madrid in the Champions League, netting at the Santiago Bernabeu at just 20 years and 75 days old, surpassing Alan Smith's long-standing record. Gittens' goal helped Borussia Dortmund to a surprising 2-0 lead before Real Madrid mounted a comeback to win 5-2, with Vinicius Jr. scoring a hat-trick in the second half. Despite the loss, Gittens' performance has drawn attention to his potential for an England call-up, as he continues to impress in his young career. This season, he has scored six goals and provided three assists across competitions, forming a promising trajectory reminiscent of other successful English talents who have played abroad. Gittens previously played for Manchester City and Reading, and has established himself at Dortmund since joining the first team in July 2022. His rapid rise in the sport highlights the growing trend of young English players thriving outside of the Premier League.