Chukwueze scores within a minute into UCL debut

Samuel Chukwueze sealed Villarreal's 4-1 triumph over Young Boys with his maiden goal in the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday.

Chukwueze replaced Arnaut Danjuma in the 89th minute and he instantly registered his name on the scoresheet following an assist from Gerard Moreno.

The 22-year-old recently returned from an injury that kept him out of action for five months.

Yeremi Pino opened the scoring for Unai Emery's men in Bern in the sixth minute followed by goals from Gerard Moreno and Alberto Moreno in the 16th and 88th minutes respectively.

DR Congo international Meschak Elia pulled a goal back for the hosts in the 77th minute but it was not enough to inspire a comeback as the Swiss outfit suffer their second loss in Group F.

Wednesday's appearance was Chukwueze's debut outing in the elite European competition since he earned his promotion into Villarreal's first-team in 2018.

Algeria's Aissa Mandi was also in action for the final seven minutes of the encounter while Cameroon's Moumi Ngamaleu and Guinea's Mohamed Camara played from start to finish for Young Boys.

The result was Villarreal's first win in Group F which moved them to the third spot with four points after three matches - two points behind leaders Manchester United.