17-year-old Rico Lewis becomes Man City's youngest ever Champions League goalscorer, he couldn't believe it
17-year-old Rico Lewis became Manchester City's youngest ever Champions League goalscorer against Sevilla and looked like he couldn't believe what he just done.
Bury-born Lewis, who has been with City's academy since the age of eight, has made a number of cameo substitute appearances for the first-team after impressing in pre-season.
With City already confirmed to have topped their group following last week's draw with Borussia Dortmund, Pep Guardiola handed Lewis a first start in their final Champions League group game.
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He produced a strong showing at right-back and capped off a fine display with a historic goal to open his account for the club.
With City 1-0 down to a Rafa Mir header in the first-half, Julian Alvarez played Lewis in behind and the galloping defender smashed the ball in past Bono at the near post.
We have a new record holder!! 🤩
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 2, 2022
17-year-old Rico Lewis levels the scoring vs Sevilla to become Manchester City's youngest ever scorer in #UCL history!!
And what a goal it was... pic.twitter.com/9a8h70yoVQ
He celebrated passionately and had a beaming smile on his face as he was mobbed by teammates. Lewis shared a moment with fellow academy graduate Phil Foden and had his hand on his mouth in disbelief.
Aged 17 and 346 days, Lewis is the second-youngest goalscorer in Champions League history and joins fellow Englishman Jude Bellingham in bagging in Europe's premier competition before his 18th birthday.
17 - Aged 17 years and 346 days, Rico Lewis has become the youngest player in @ChampionsLeague history to score on his first start in the competition, breaking the record previously held by Karim Benzema (17 years 352 days for Lyon vs Rosenborg in 2005). Knockout. pic.twitter.com/AF4ApX04aa
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 2, 2022
City finished the group campaign with a win after summer signing Alvarez got on the end of a gorgeous Kevin De Bruyne assist in the 73rd minute, before the Argentine laid on pass for Riyad Mahrez to secure the win.
The youngsters are shining for City tonight!! ✨
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 2, 2022
Julián Álvarez expertly puts his side 2-1 up with less than 20 minutes to go completing the comeback...#UCL pic.twitter.com/ANA10dbPNI
Lewis played 85 minutes and went off to a standing ovation when replaced by Joao Cancelo.
Topics: Manchester City, Sevilla, Champions League, Pep Guardiola
Josh Lawless