In a historic moment on Tuesday night, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens made headlines with his goal for Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The 20-year-old player had been in excellent form, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 10 games leading up to the match at Bernabeu.
Bynoe-Gittens found the back of the net in the 34th minute, converting a low cross from Donyell Malen to make his mark in the game. At just 20 years and 75 days old, he became the youngest English player to score against Real Madrid in the Champions League, breaking the record previously held by Alan Smith.
Having spent time with Reading, Chelsea, and Manchester City in his youth career, Bynoe-Gittens has now solidified his place in the Dortmund squad. He showcased his skills during his 55 minutes on the field at Bernabeu, with three shots, three successful dribbles, and a pass success rate of 78%.
Last season, Bynoe-Gittens made 34 appearances, but this season he has stepped up his game with five goals and three assists in just 11 outings. His recent performances include a brace against Club Brugge in the Champions League opener and an assist in a 7-1 victory over Scottish giants.
Despite BVB initially putting up a good fight, Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback in the last 30 minutes of the match, scoring five goals to seal a stunning victory. Vinicius Junior’s hat trick, along with goals from Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez, highlighted Los Blancos’ dominance as they rallied to win in front of their home crowd.
Looking ahead, Dortmund will now focus on their Bundesliga campaign, with a match against Augsburg scheduled for Saturday. Their next Champions League fixture will see them face Sturm Graz at home on November 5th.