Bukayo Saka surpassed Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham combined in impressive Champions League statistic
Bukayo Saka extended his astonishing Champions League record on Wednesday night.
He Arsenal The winger scored twice and added an assist as the Gunners put aside Monaco at the Emirates Stadium, with Saka involved in all three goals in the 3-0 victory.
It was the fifth time Saka He has scored and assisted in the same Champions League match since the start of last season.
As a result, he now has two advantages over Phil Foden for such appearances in the competition during that period.
His England teammate has achieved the feat three times during that time.
Meanwhile, a number of players are tied for third with goals and assists in two appearances, including Harry KaneJude Bellingham and Vinícius junior.
Saka achieved the feat in each of Arsenal's home group games last season against PSV. Seville and Lens.
He has since continued this season in his two most recent victories over Sporting Lisbon and Monaco.
With this, the 23-year-old player has eight goals and six assists in 14 Champions League games.
Only Kane and Vinicius Junior have more scoring contributions in the competition since the start of the 2023/24 campaign.
Saka too joined an exclusive club with his performance against Monaco, after having scored his team's first two goals before assisting Kai Havertz by a third party.
With nine goals and 12 assists in 21 appearances in all competitions this season, he is alongside Mohamed Salah as the only Premier League players with 20 or more goals involved.
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Mikel Arteta he praised Saka after the match, telling TNT Sports: “He seems very mature.
“What he's already done in the game at his age is incredible. Very humble, a great guy to be around and an incredible talent.
“He's a special person. In his role, his leadership is increasing. With the little kids he's incredible, with the older kids he's incredible. He's loved by everyone and he makes a difference on the field.”
Meanwhile, the result saw Arteta's team rise to third place in the league stage standings.
After six games, the Gunners have four wins, one draw and one defeat.
Arsenal will conclude their campaign in January with a home match against Dinamo Zagreb before traveling to face Spanish side Girona.
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However, beforehand they host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon ahead of a busy festive schedule.
