Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has matched Champions League numbers posted by Lionel Messi, but Kylian Mbappe’s record remains intact.

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  • England star has reached 24 goal contributions
  • Same number Argentine icon posted at 21 years of age
  • Mbappe tops the charts with 37 goal involvements
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    England international Bellingham starred for the Blancos as they swept aside RB Salzburg 5-1 in their latest European fixture. He posted two stunning assists in a comprehensive victory, with both of those teeing up Brazilian team-mate Rodrygo.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Bellingham has moved on to 24 goal contributions in elite continental competition. That is the same return that eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi managed at Barcelona at 21 years of age. The iconic Argentine had 17 goals and seven assists to his name.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Emulating Messi is a notable achievement, but Bellingham’s efforts only place him third on the list of most Champions League goal contributions by a player aged 21 or under. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland recorded 26.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    At the top of the chart sits Bellingham’s current Madrid team-mate Mbappe, with the World Cup-winning Frenchman posting 37 contributions across spells at Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain – with that record unlikely to be broken any time soon.