Joaquín Panichelli scored on his debut for RC Strasbourg in their 1-0 away win vs. Metz on Matchday 1 of Ligue 1.
Panichelli’s winning goal came four minutes from the end, after a fine pass from Argentine Valentin Barco to Dylan Bakwa, who sent in the cross for the Córdoba-born striker to head into the back of the net, sparking a dramatic late celebration.
The 22-year-old striker, who was last season’s top scorer at Mirandés in Spain’s second division with 20 goals, had been on loan there from Alavés. However, Alavés later transferred him permanently to Racing Strasbourg for €16.5 million.
Panichelli’s move was the third most expensive transfer in France this season, behind only Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarnyi’s €63 million switch to PSG and Brazilian forward Igor Paixão’s €30 million signing for Olympique de Marseille.
Barco, who developed in Boca Juniors’ youth teams as a left back, played as a left midfielder for the French team.
Meanwhile Simeone with his disgraceful tactics. Although I criticized DePaul for MLS move, I don’t think he was enjoying football under someone’s Haram ball.
No attacking player will ever enjoy Simeone’s Haram ball , i fear for thiago almada honestly
Good start to hopefully an even better season
We must keep eye on this guy, Scaloni likes his kind profile players