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Dusan Vlahovic breaks Champions League record for fastest goal scored by a debutant

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Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic scored just 32 seconds into his Champions League debut against Villarreal.

Dusan Vlahovic made Champions League history after scoring for Juventus just 32 seconds into his debut in the competition.

The Serbian international made his first-ever appearance in the Champions League on Tuesday night as Juventus took on Villarreal in the round of 16.

The 22-year-old needed just 32 seconds to open his Champions League account and make his mark on the competition.

The Serie A giants fought off competition from Arsenal during the winter transfer window to sign the striker from Fiorentina.

Vlahovic’s goal was just 22 seconds slower than the fastest goal ever scored in the Champions League.

Roy Makaay has held that record since March 2007, when he scored for Bayern Munich, 10 seconds into a 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

Vlohovic’s Champions League strike comes after he opened his account in the Serie A for Juve, just 13 minutes into his league debut against Hella Verona.

Juventus are currently drawing 1-1 with Villarreal after Dani Parejo equalised for the hosts in the second half.

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