Announced injured for at least six weeks and forfeited against Dortmund after contracting an ankle injury with the French team, Warren Zaire-Emery was finally lined up as a starter on Wednesday evening against the yellow wall. And the Parisian titi did not just show his presence.
Present from the kick-off of this match in midfield, Zaire-Emery waited until the second half to strike a big blow. While the Parisians were led by Dortmund (1-0), the French international equalized in the 56th minute with a powerful strike in the heart of the penalty area. A goal which, in addition to qualifying his club for the round of 16, allowed him to obtain a prestigious record.
At 17 years and 280 days old, Warren Zaire-Emery became the youngest French player in history to score in the Champions League. He is thus ahead of two glorious elders: Karim Benzema (17 years and 352 days) and… Kylian Mbappé! (18 years and 63 days).
Bright days seem to be ahead for the Parisian gem.
