UCL: Barcelona make Champions League history in 3-1 win over Napoli

Barcelona on Tuesday night made history in the UEFA Champions League as they defeated Napoli 3-1 in the round of 16 second leg tie in Spain.

According to OptaJose, Barcelona became the first team in Champions League history to start two players aged 17 or under in a Champions League knockout stage game.

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The players are Lamine Yamal (16 years and 243 days) and Pau Cubarsí (17 years and 50 days).

Meanwhile, goals from Fermin Lopez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski gave the La Liga giant the win over Napoli.

Amir Rrahmani did score for the Serie A side against Xavi’s men.

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UCL: Barcelona make Champions League history in 3-1 win over Napoli

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