Thiago Pitarch has played seven games for Real Madrid, including five starts
When an 18-year-old makes Real Madrid history in a crucial Champions League tie against Manchester City, it inevitably draws acclaim and attention.
In only his first start in the competition - and fifth game for the club - Thiago Pitarch suitably impressed as the 15-time European champions claimed a 3-0 last-16 first-leg lead at the Bernabeu.
The teenager, who also made his Real debut in the play-off round a month ago with a substitute appearance at Benfica, then helped Los Blancos overcome the English Premier League side in Tuesday's return to confirm a quarter-final place.
At 18 years and 226 days, Pitarch became the club's youngest player to start twice in the Champions League knockout stages, surpassing Brazil forward Vinicius Jr's record by 10 days.
