The Champions League is the greatest European football competition for Clubs and here are some of the fastest goals that have been scored in the competition.
The Champions League is the greatest European football competition
1) 10.12 seconds: Roy Makaay
Bayern 2-1 Real Madrid, 07/03/2007
Round of 16 second leg
Roy Makaay’s goal against Real Madrid on March 7, 2007, is etched in Champions League history as the fastest ever at the time, clocking in at just 10.12 seconds. It came in the Round of 16 second leg at the Allianz Arena, and it caught Real Madrid completely off guard. The goal stemmed from an aggressive Bayern press right from kickoff, Hasan Salihamidzic pounced on a loose touch from Roberto Carlos and immediately fed Makaay, who calmly slotted the ball past Iker Casillas.
2) 10.96 seconds: Jonas
Valencia 3-1 Leverkusen, 01/11/2011
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Group stage, Matchday 4
On Matchday 4 of the 2011-12 Champions League group stage, Brazilian forward Jonas scored an electric goal just 10.96 seconds after kickoff, becoming one of the fastest scorers in the competition’s history. Playing at the Mestalla, Valencia executed a swift attack straight from the start, Tino Costa launched a precise pass into the final third, where Jonas controlled it brilliantly and buried it into the net with composure.
3) 20.07 seconds: Gilberto Silva
PSV 0-4 Arsenal, 25/09/2002
Group stage, Matchday 2
In a dominant Group Stage performance on Matchday 2 of the 2002-03 Champions League, Gilberto Silva made history by scoring just 20.07 seconds into the match against PSV Eindhoven. It was Arsenal’s first attack, Sylvain Wiltord charged down the right and delivered a low cross that PSV failed to deal with. Gilberto arrived right on cue to slot the ball home with a composed finish. The early goal stunned the home crowd and set the tone for Arsenal’s commanding 4-0 away victory. It wasn’t just fast, it was clinical, and it remains one of the quickest Champions League goals ever recorded.
4) 20.12 seconds: Alessandro Del Piero
Manchester United 3-2 Juventus, 01/10/1997
Group stage, Matchday 2
On Matchday 2 of the 1997-98 Champions League group stage, Alessandro Del Piero stunned Old Trafford with a goal just 20.12 seconds after kickoff. Juventus came out with intent, and Del Piero capitalized almost immediately cutting inside with trademark elegance before placing a low, driven shot past Peter Schmeichel. The goal silenced the Manchester United faithful and showcased Del Piero’s class and composure. Although United went on to win 3-2, Del Piero’s lightning strike remains one of the fastest goals in Champions League history and a reminder of how devastating he could be in the opening seconds.
5) 21.06 seconds: Clarence Seedorf
Schalke 2-2 Milan, 28/09/2005
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Group stage, Matchday 2
In a thrilling Group Stage clash on Matchday 2 of the 2005-06 Champions League, Clarence Seedorf fired AC Milan into the lead against Schalke in just 21.06 seconds, one of the fastest goals in the competition’s history. Milan launched a rapid attack straight from kickoff, with Kaka feeding Andriy Shevchenko, who laid it off perfectly for Seedorf. The Dutch midfielder struck with precision from the edge of the box, curling the ball past the keeper before Schalke could even settle. The match eventually ended 2-2, but Seedorf’s early strike set the tone for a high-tempo encounter and highlighted Milan’s ruthless efficiency in transition.
