Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest-ever Champions League player
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague..
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Arsenal's Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest-ever Champions League player during their 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague on November 4, 2025.
- Dowman was 15 years and 308 days old when he entered the game in the 73rd-minute.
- He surpassed the previous record held by Youssoufa Moukoko, who was 16 years and 18 days old in 2020.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Dowman's "personality" and "courage" while teammate Mikel Merino called him "an amazing player to watch".
- Dowman also became the youngest player to start a match for Arsenal in a League Cup fixture against Brighton a week prior.
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Liverpool Defeats Real Madrid 1-0; Arsenal Beats Slavia Prague 3-0 in Champions League - November 2025
Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the decisive goal. This marked their best performance of the season and second consecutive clean sheet, prompting captain Virgil van Dijk to urge his team to maintain defensive solidity. In another match, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 with two second-half goals from Mikel Merino, securing their tenth straight victory across all competitions. During the game on November 4, 2025, Arsenal's Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest-ever Champions League player. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1.
