According to a report by Sports Mole on November 1, 2026, Before Tuesday's match against Aston Villa, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will have a chance to pass Kylian Mbappe in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) record books. The 19-year-old has a chance to break the record for most goals scored by a teenager in a Champions League match.

Before turning 20, Yamal had already scored thirteen goals in the competition. Thanks to this total, he is now tied with Mbappe for the record. The teenage Barcelona player would take the record if he scored one more goal in their match against Aston Villa.

Even more intriguing is the fact that Yamal is in fine form going into the confrontation. On Saturday, the Spaniard scored twice as Barcelona defeated Alaves 6-1 in La Liga. In the lead-up to another European match, Hansi Flick's attacking setup relies heavily on him, and his performance proved it once again.

Flick, meanwhile, is said to be starting Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Raphinha on the right side of his attack. After missing the match against Paris Saint-Germain, Rodri may get a chance to start in the middle of the field alongside Pedri.

It is also anticipated that Barcelona will make defensive adjustments. Predictions have Alejandro Balde starting on the left side of defense, with Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi in the middle of the defense.

Notably, Barcelona will be looking for revenge after losing 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in their last Champions League match. They had a perfect start to the competition, but this result ended it. Aston Villa, meanwhile, have won their first three matches.

Adding intrigue to an already crucial match, Yamal's possible record-breaking performance comes as Barcelona looks to get back on track and bolster their European campaign.