Liverpool’s James Milner is not the first player that would come to your mind when you think assists, but the hardworking LFC medio is now the holder of the record for most assists in a single Champions League campaign. With his assist in the first leg of Liverpool’s semifinal against Roma, Milner’s tally for 2017/18 goes to 9, thus beating the previous record of 8 set by Wayne Rooney (2013/14) and Neymar Jr. (2016/17)
Most assists in one Champions League campaign
James Milner (2017/18)- 9
Wayne Rooney (2013/14) and Neymar (2016/17)- 8
Roberto Firmino (2017/18), Ryan Giggs (2006/07) and Xavi (2008/09)- 7
List of Milner Champions League assists for 2017/18 season
Hoffenheim 1-2 Liverpool (1)
Maribor 0-7 Liverpool (1)
Liverpool 1-0 Maribor (1)
Liverpool 7-0 Spartak Moscow (3)
FC Porto 0-5 Liverpool (1)
Liverpool 3-0 Man City (1)
Liverpool 5-2 AS Roma (1)
Not a flashy player, but gets the job done.
Well done Milnerinho!