The UEFA Champions League has witnessed numerous rapid goals that have left lasting impressions on football fans worldwide.
Here are the top five fastest goals in the competition’s history:
1. Roy Makaay – 10.12 seconds
On March 7, 2007, during a Round of 16 match, Bayern Munich’s Roy Makaay scored against Real Madrid just 10.12 seconds after kickoff. This goal remains the fastest in Champions League history.
2. Jonas – 10.96 seconds
Valencia’s Jonas found the net against Bayer Leverkusen on November 1, 2011, only 10.96 seconds into the game. This goal is the quickest in the group stage of the competition.
3. Gilberto Silva – 20.07 seconds
Arsenal’s Gilberto Silva scored against PSV Eindhoven on September 25, 2002, after just 20.07 seconds, marking one of the swiftest goals in the tournament’s history.
4. Alessandro Del Piero – 20.12 seconds
Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero netted a goal against Manchester United on October 1, 1997, merely 20.12 seconds into the match.
5. Clarence Seedorf – 21.06 seconds
AC Milan’s Clarence Seedorf scored against Schalke 04 on September 28, 2005, just 21.06 seconds after the game commenced.
