Matthew's UEFA Champions League debut had been a success, but little did anyone know that he was just getting started. As the group stage progressed, Matthew's goal-scoring form reached unprecedented heights. Match after match, Matthew found the back of the net, his tally growing at an incredible rate.
By the end of the group stage, he had scored an astonishing 12 goals, a feat that left commentators and fans alike in awe. "Matthew is on a record-breaking pace!" exclaimed the commentators. "He's already scored 12 goals in the group stage, and his team has qualified for the round of 16. Could he possibly break the existing record of most goals scored in a single Champions League campaign?"