After scoring against Real Madrid last night, Kevin De Bruyne now has the best ratio of goals scored from outside the penalty area of any player to have ever played in the Champions League.
This comes after he faced criticisms of his big-game performances in the Champions League from rival supporters.
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In the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, City and Los Blancos drew 1-1 with De Bruyne providing the equalizer.
The Belgian has now scored seven of his 14 goals for Pep Guardiola’s team in the UCL from outside the penalty area, accounting for 50% of his overall tally.
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No player in the competition’s history has ever had a better ratio than the Manchester City midfielder. His goal in the second half was unquestionably significant as it levels the score going into the second leg, which will take place at the Etihad.
You may argue that since they would be playing at home on May 17, the Premier League team has a little advantage over Real Madrid.
The 31-year-old continues to awe viewers in the Premier League and throughout Europe every year.
That goal is just one illustration of De Bruyne’s superior skill set compared to his peers.
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