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First he made history, then he secured a trophy.
The Bright Arrey-Mbi will surely not forget the night at the Wanda Metropolitano. At 17 years and 250 days, he is now Bayern’s youngest player in the Champions League.
After 1: 1 (0: 1) at Atlético de Madrid, the defender secured a very special memory: Joao Félix’s shirt, but Arrey-Mbi paid a hard time for his goal in the 26th minute.
Arrey-Mbi learns the hard way at Felix-Tor
With a throw-in by Kieran Trippier, coach Marcos Llorente escaped, whose sharp center Felix took advantage of. (The individual SPORT1 review)
Otherwise, the trained central defender proved confident on the ball in his professional debut as a left back on a three / five chain. However, he was still a bit cautious in the game, and in duels he showed too much respect for his opponents. In the 61st minute, he was replaced as part of a major tactical change.
Flick praises Bayern youth
“Bright is a physically strong player, he has good speed. He deserves the opportunity to play here in the stadium, he is just sensational,” coach Hansi Flick said before the game. Sky said. (The voices of the game)
With Angelo Stiller, another young player celebrated his Champions League debut for record champions. “I am also happy for the young players who played their first Champions League game,” Flick said afterward.
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Array-Mbi, who played four times in the third division for Bayern’s second team this season, replaced Jamal Musiala in his Champions League debut. November turned 17 years, eight months and eight days.
From the youth of Chelsea to Bayern
In the ranking of Bayern’s youngest professional, however, he did not break a club record, but placed third behind David Alaba and Musiala.
Arrey-Mbi, who was born in Kaarst, North Rhine-Westphalia, moved from the youth of Chelsea FC to Bayern in the summer of 2019. Since then it has been used mainly for the Under-19s.
But the surprising debut on the big stage could soon be followed by new appearances with the professionals.
