New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Kylian Mbappe added another major milestone to his career on Wednesday night as Real Madrid faced Roma in the Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico. The French forward made his 100th appearance in the competition and became the youngest player in history to reach the mark, overtaking Lionel Messi.

Mbappe started as the centre forward in Jose Mourinho's lineup and responded in typical fashion. At 27 years and 298 days old, he beat Messi's previous record of 28 years and 84 days, which the Argentine set against Roma in September 2015. The fact that both players reached their century against the same club added extra significance to the occasion.

Roma had gone ahead through Marten de Roon in the 20th minute. Five mi...