Mile Svilar: The Night He Became Youngest Ever in Champions League

At 18, Mile Svilar made Champions League history, but his debut turned into a nightmare.

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What happened. Mile Svilar made his Champions League debut at 18, becoming the youngest goalkeeper ever in the competition, but he made a costly mistake against Manchester United.

• Svilar's error occurred during the match against Manchester United.
• Romelu Lukaku consoled the young goalkeeper after the mistake.
• The moment could have broken many young players.

Svilar's resilience after such a high-pressure debut will define his career trajectory.

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