Lennart Karl Shines as Bayern Munich Crush Club Brugge 4-0 in Champions League

October 23, 2025 – Seventeen-year-old Lennart Karl made history on Wednesday night, becoming Bayern Munich's youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer in a commanding 4-0 victory over Club Brugge at the Allianz Arena. The prodigious forward, handed his first UCL start, wasted no time, rifling home a stunning goal just five minutes into the match, breaking a record previously held by Jamal Musiala.

Karl’s early strike set the tone for Bayern’s dominant display. Harry Kane doubled the lead in the 14th minute with his 20th goal of the season, extending his remarkable run to 10 consecutive games with a score. Luis Díaz added a third in the 34th minute, marking his first Champions League goal for Bayern since joining from Liverpool, before Nicolas Jackson sealed the rout with a rebound goal in the 79th minute. The result keeps Bayern’s perfect record intact, winning all three of their league-phase matches.

Coach Vincent Kompany praised Karl’s composure but cautioned against excessive hype, emphasizing the need for calm development. At 17 years and 242 days, Karl’s debut performance underscores Bayern’s renowned youth academy, continuing a legacy of teenage stars like Musiala and Thomas Müller.