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Thiago Almada scores for Atlanta United in 3-2 loss vs. D.C. United

Thiago Almada scored for Atlanta United in their 3-2 loss vs. D.C. United.

Almada reached three goals and one assist for the season in 10 matches for Atlanta United. With the score at 0-0, Atlanta were awarded a penalty kick and it was the 23 year old who stepped up.

The Argentine took the penalty and scored, shooting to the goalkeeper’s left and the goalkeeper going to his right. The reigning MLS Young Player of the Year finished with a high 13 goals last season.

Marcos Acuña substituted out injured for Sevilla

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Marcos Acuña was substituted out injured for Sevilla.

Acuña started for Sevilla in their match against Villarreal but was substituted out after 60 minutes due to an injury. The 32 year old has been hit with several injuries this season, playing in only 19 league matches.

Julián Álvarez reaches 19 goals for Manchester City in 4-0 win vs. Fulham

Julián Álvarez scored and reached 19 goals for Manchester City this season in their 4-0 win vs. Fulham.

Álvarez was substituted into the match for Manchester City with eight minutes remaining and scored his second goal in two matches. With Manchester City leading 3-0, the reigning league champions were awarded a penalty kick and it was Álvarez who took it.

The Argentine stepped up and placed it into the bottom corner with the goalkeeper diving the opposite way.

Joaquín Correa returning to Inter from Olympique Marseille

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Joaquín Correa will be returning to Inter from Olympique Marseille.

Correa is going to be returning to the reigning Serie A champions. The 29 year old forward has spent this season on loan at Olympique Marseille with the club having an obligation to buy him for €10 million should they qualify for the 2024-2025 Champions League.

Olympique Marseille did not qualify for next season’s Champions League and will not be keeping him. Correa has not scored for Marseille this season and has played in 19 matches.

Guido Rodríguez signs pre-contract with FC Barcelona

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Guido Rodríguez has signed a pre-contract with FC Barcelona.

Rodríguez will be joining the Catalan club. According to Gastón Edul, the 30 year old has signed a pre-contract with FC Barcelona and he will be joining them in July.

There have been reports that Guido was expected to leave Real Betis and not renew his contract with the club. The midfielder joined Betis in 2020 where he has played over 150 matches with them and won the 2021-2022 Copa del Rey.