Historic goal! Youngster Lennart Karl makes Bayern history | OneFootball

What a magical moment at the Allianz Arena! FC Bayern made a lightning start in their Champions League home game against FC Brugge, a moment one player will likely never forget: young talent Lennart Karl scored a dream goal after just five minutes – and made club history.

Coach Vincent Kompany caused a surprise with his lineup by including 17-year-old Karl in the starting eleven. The youngster repaid his coach's trust in an impressive manner: with a powerful shot from around 18 meters into the top corner, he put the German record champions ahead early – and made the Allianz Arena tremble.

Karl Surpasses Musiala's Record

With his goal, Lennart Karl crowned himself the youngest scorer in FC Bayern's long and illustrious Champions League history. On the evening of his big moment, the homegrown talent was exactly 17 years and 242 days old.

Until now, Jamal Musiala held this record. The Munich offensive jewel scored on February 23, 2021, in a 4-1 away win against Lazio Rome at the age of 17 years and 363 days – a record that is now history.

From the stands, Musiala, who is currently sidelined due to injury, had to watch as his clubmate took the top spot from him. However, the DFB star is likely to be happy for the teenager – after all, Karl, like Musiala once was, is a true Bayern homegrown talent and is considered one of the most exciting prospects at the campus.

Dream Start for Kompany's Bold Youth Approach

For coach Kompany, the goal was more than just a dream start to the match – it was the perfect confirmation of his philosophy of relying on young, bold players. The Belgian had praised Karl weeks ago for his training performances and sees him as a "player with exceptional game understanding and courage on the ball."

With his historic goal, Karl is likely to have firmly established himself in the first team. And the Bayern fans celebrated him frenetically – not only for his goal but also because he symbolizes what Kompany is currently bringing to the club: fresh air, courage for youth, and playful enthusiasm.

A moment that makes history – and perhaps marks the beginning of a great Bayern career.

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