Here, we will look at the five fastest goals in Champions League history.
The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious and competitive football competitions in the world.
With teams from all over Europe battling it out for glory, goals can come fast and furious. Some players have made a name for themselves by scoring fast goals in the Champions League, setting records along the way.
1. Roy Makaay (Bayern Munich) – 10.12 seconds
Dutch striker Roy Makaay holds the record for the fastest goal in Champions League history. He scored for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid on March 7, 2007, just 10.12 seconds into the match. Makaay’s lightning-quick goal set the tone for Bayern’s 2-1 victory over the Spanish giants.
2. Jonas (Valencia) – 10.96 seconds
Brazilian forward Jonas scored a quick goal for Valencia against Leverkusen on November 1, 2011. Jonas found the back of the net just 10 seconds into the match, helping his team to a 3-1 victory over the German side.
3. Gilberto Silva (Arsenal) – 20.07 seconds
Brazilian ace, Gilberto Silva scored one of the fastest goals in Champions League history for Arsenal against PSV on September 25, 2002. Silva’s goal came just 20 seconds into the match, setting the stage for a dominant 4-0 victory for the English giants.
4. Alessandro del Pirlo (Juventus) — 20.12 seconds
Pirlo etched his name in the history books with his goal against Man united in the group stages of match day 2. Although his early strike for Juve his side ended up as second best as they were later beaten by Fergie’s united side 3-2 on October 1, 1997.
5. Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan) – 21.06 seconds
Clarence Seedorf scored one of the fastest goals in Champions League history for AC Milan against Schalke. The Dutch midfielder netted inside 21 seconds, setting the tone for a 2-2 draw for the Italian giants.
