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Ilenikhena Shines As Monaco Beat Barcelona In UEFA Champions League

Last updated: September 20, 2024 11:00 am
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Nigerian teenager George Ilenikhena set a new record in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday after helping Monaco to a 2-1 win against Barcelona.

Ilenikhena, who was introduced in the 59th minute, scored the winning goal in the 71st minute for Monaco.

The goal means, at 18, Ilenikhena is now the youngest goalscorer for Monaco in the Champions League.

Barcelona had to play most parts of the game with 10 players after Eric Garcia was shown a straight red card in the 10th minute

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Monaco then took the lead in the 16th minute thanks to Maghnes Akliouche but Lamine Yamal equalised for Barcelona in the 28th minute.

Then in the 71st minute Ilenikhena got the winning goal for the French Ligue 1 giants.

(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)

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