Mohamed Salah has continued his record-breaking run in the UEFA Champions League after providing an assist in Liverpool FC’s 4–0 win over Galatasaray in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
The Egyptian forward played a key role in the victory, setting up the second goal of the match in the 51st minute for Hugo Ekitike, as Liverpool secured a dominant result to progress in the competition.
Salah’s contribution not only helped his team on the night but also saw him reach another significant personal milestone. The 31-year-old has now recorded 19 assists in the Champions League, moving him closer to the record held by Samuel Eto’o, who remains the highest African assist provider in the competition with 20.
The latest assist adds to what has already been a historic Champions League campaign for Salah. He has previously reached the landmark of 50 goals in the competition, becoming the first African player to achieve that feat.
His growing assist tally now places him ahead of several other prominent African players in the competition’s history. Salah has surpassed Achraf Hakimi, who has 17 assists, and Riyad Mahrez, who has registered 16.
With Liverpool set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round, Salah could have further opportunities to equal or even break Eto’o’s long-standing record over the course of the two-legged tie.
The upcoming matches are expected to provide a high-level test, with Paris Saint-Germain among the strongest sides remaining in the competition. For Salah, however, they also represent a chance to further cement his place among the most influential African players in Champions League history.
His consistent performances in Europe have been a defining feature of his career, and his latest contribution underscores his importance to Liverpool as they continue their pursuit of continental success.
As the tournament progresses, attention will be on whether Salah can continue his current form and rewrite another piece of history, with the assist record now firmly within reach.
