Gio Lo Celso scored for Real Betis in their 1-1 draw vs. Las Palmas, reaching four goals with the club.
Lo Celso has made it four goals in four matches with Real Betis. With Las Palmas leading 1-0, Diao would play a pass to Lo Celso and the Argentine would score from close range to draw Real Betis level.
Julián Alvarez scored for Atletico Madrid in their 1-0 win vs. RC Celta.
Alvarez made it two goals for Atletico Madrid, scoring after being substituted into the match. With the score at 0-0 and in the 90th minute, it was a cross into the penalty area and the Argentine was the first to reach the ball and score from close range.
Giuliano Simeone and Nahuel Molina both started for Atletico with Julián Alvarez, Rodrigo De Paul and Ángel Correa coming on as substitutes.
Julián Álvarez spoke about Atlético Madrid, Pep Guardiola, Lionel Scaloni, and Lionel Messi in an interview with ESPN Argentina.
The Argentine striker expressed his joy over his transfer from Manchester City to Atlético Madrid:
“I felt that I needed a change in my football career, a new challenge. This was the best option, what I wanted.
“The decision was about trying to find my best version as a footballer to help the team. And well, after the talks I had with teammates, with Cholo, they gave me the confidence for what I was feeling, so we’re on that path.”
Regarding his former coach at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Álvarez had this to say:
“I spoke with Pep and I thanked him for the two years, for the trust, for how he treated me, for everything I learned, and for everything I experienced. He also thanked me because it had been two incredible years. I never caused any problems. And I helped achieve some very nice things at the club. He asked me that if I have a chance, it would be nice to visit the club because it would mean a lot to everyone.”
Álvarez also spoke about Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni and his talks with Lautaro Martínez and him after the World Cup regarding who was going to be the starting striker:
“After winning the World Cup, Scaloni spoke to me and Lautaro. He was very honest with us, about who should play and who shouldn’t. From his perspective, he was very sincere.
“He told us who was going to play depending on the match, and what he felt. That sincerity is something very valuable because you don’t often see that.”
Julián was asked if he thinks Messi will be at the 2026 World Cup:
“I think it depends on him. If he feels physically good, still has the desire, feels he can contribute, and wants to be there, then perfect. I think yes.”
Emiliano Buendía scored for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win vs. Wycombe.
Buendía got his first goal for Aston Villa since March 2023, scoring in their EFL Cup win. A loose ball inside the penalty area fell to the Argentine in the air and he would head the ball and score to give Aston Villa the 1-0 lead.
Emiliano Buendía scores for Aston Villa and it's his first goal for them since March 2023!pic.twitter.com/fN0vlnBS16
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 24, 2024
Gio Lo Celso scored for Real Betis in their 2-1 loss vs. RCD Mallorca and has three goals in two matches.
Lo Celso now has three goals for Real Betis, after scoring twice against Getafe and once against Mallorca. With the score at 0-0, Lo Celso dribbled towards goal and his effort from outside of the penalty area beat the goalkeeper to give Real Betis the 1-0 lead.
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