Neymar ties Brazilian record for most Champions League goals
Neymar made history on Wednesday when he recorded a hat trick against Red Star Belgrade, matching Kaka's record for the most Champions League goals (30) by a Brazilian.The goal that brought him level with his legendary compatriot came off a…
03.10.2018 18:44
Neymar made history on Wednesday when he recorded a hat trick against Red Star Belgrade, matching Kaka's record for the most Champions League goals (30) by a Brazilian.
The goal that brought him level with his legendary compatriot came off a superbly taken free-kick - his second of the match.
2 - Neymar 🇧🇷 is the first player to score two direct free-kicks in a Champions League game since Cristiano Ronaldo v Zürich in September 2009. Specialist.#PSGFKCZ pic.twitter.com/jkFl4plkIf
— OptaJean ⭐⭐ (@OptaJean) October 3, 2018
His three goals came in a rout, as Paris Saint-Germain dismantled Red Star Belgrade 6-1 in Serbia.
With the historic goal, Neymar also became just the 20th player to reach the 30-goal mark in the Champions League.
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