The United States star is getting more and more attention under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea but how has he been performing in UEFA's showpiece competition.
In the first leg of the 2021 Champions League semi-final, Christian Pulisic became the all-time United States leading goalscorer in UEFA's showpiece competition. His opener for Chelsea against Real Madrid at the Estadio Alfredo di Stéfano.
It only took him 14 minutes to give the Premier League side a valuable away goal but how does the UCL record for the man from Hershey, Pennsylvania, look since his debut? I had a look...
Pulisic growing in Champions League stature
In all, the 22-year old has played in 34 Champions League games. When Antonio Rüdiger floated that ball over the top in the Spanish capital last week, a cut inside Thibaut Courtois and a firm strike through two players on the line made it five goals for Pulisic. And he's also contributed four assists in the same time.
The key thing to note is that his constant development is clear. In his eight appearances this season - not all from the start - he has scored twice and provided an assist for his team. Defenders are not the only ones keeping close tabs on his talent.
As can be seen from our graphic (h/t sofascore.com) the former Borussia Dortmund winger has caused most of his threat down the right channel, but Tuchel is using his versatility to the advantage of the team and Real Madrid will be mindful of this in the decisive second leg.
Pulisic adds US UCL first
By scoring his latest goal, Pulisic became the first USMNT player to score in a Champions League semi-final.
With so many options available to the German coach, including Hakim Ziyech who replaced the winger in Madrid, it's not yet clear when his next opportunity will come. From what we've seen of late, though, he'll be ready to take it when it does.
Budklnty
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the real thing is that pulisic would have been injured nd Ramos would have been on red card because zidanes plan was to unlease Ramos to hold pulisic because of what he did on the first leg but our coach seeing his mind ahead decided to bench pulisic ND that is the reason why during his press conference before the game after zidane was making noise that Ramos will play he said that Ramos is a good defender but what if he didn't come into the game with a striker that Ramos will have to mark him then Ramos will have to play his normal game
I realize that after I watch pulisic playing. Without any doubt he would have been killed by Ramus . TT is smarter then I thought 😁💙💙. We looking for the final now .
soodmnptu
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The German things ! Werner has done everything to be benched. But to bench captain America is what he will regret today .
the real thing is that pulisic would have been injured nd Ramos would have been on red card because zidanes plan was to unlease Ramos to hold pulisic because of what he did on the first leg but our coach seeing his mind ahead decided to bench pulisic ND that is the reason why during his press conference before the game after zidane was making noise that Ramos will play he said that Ramos is a good defender but what if he didn't come into the game with a striker that Ramos will have to mark him then Ramos will have to play his normal game
dizaelmot
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Sanahi
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So u need him to shake the defenders only while benching a guy that can score!!!
I hope you watched the game
Welldone12
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barca fans tonight:
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Oh yeah
danmusa015
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Timo Werner and Kai Havertz both start 💙😁😁 Bye bye Madrid 👋 #goatchallenge
Budklnty
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Hey Werner can't score but has a great play and can shake off defenders
So u need him to shake the defenders only while benching a guy that can score!!!
Pumabemnoz
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is it because he's from German?
ermi246
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Chelsea gonna make it an All-English Final with ManCity and Captain America will lead the force.
Yes I am supporting them to win it
Sanahi
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The German things ! Werner has done everything to be benched. But to bench captain America is what he will regret today .
Hey Werner can't score but has a great play and can shake off defenders
seydmnru
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chelsea
Budklnty
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The German things ! Werner has done everything to be benched. But to bench captain America is what he will regret today .
ciobdeimuy
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King Kai Havertz tonight!!!!
Buacklmnot
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ziyech must play ,
Barnabas4chelsea
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Chelsea all the way
larryboss
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second half will decide the game
Vezonic22
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Chelsea gonna make it an All-English Final with ManCity and Captain America will lead the force.
D1-ng
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I can sense a sweet game plan from Tuchel with his line up, Madrid will sweat blood today!
shahebaz
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barca fans tonight:
Yocemnprs
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Chelsea 2 0 Real Madrid
teachawhyte2ka
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he isn't in the starting lineup
NAYFA
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