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Rodrigo Palacio, at 40 years old, with two goals for Brescia vs. Ascoli

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Rodrigo Palacio scored twice for Brescia in their 2-0 win vs. Ascoli.

Palacio continues to score at the 40 years of age. The Argentine started for Brescia in their Serie B match vs. Ascoli and got both goals in the win.

The first goal came from inside the penalty area as he received the ball in a difficult angle but his side foot got the better of the goalkeeper and gave Brescia the 1-0 lead. The second goal was a corner kick which fell to Palacio and his effort from close range made it 2-0 for Brescia.

He has scored five goals in 24 league matches this season.

Inter being linked with Feyenoord’s Marcos Senesi

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inter are presently being linked to Feyenoord’s Marcos Senesi.

The Argentina has previously been linked with a move away from the Netherlands and the latest reports are that Inter could be looking to sign him in the summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, should Stefan de Vrij leave Inter, the 24 year old could be one of the replacements.

Marcos Senesi, who has a contract with Feyenoord which expires in June 2023, isn’t the only one linked with Inter. Andreas Christensen of Chelsea and Martin Hinteregger of Eintracht Frankfurt are also being linked to the club.

Nicolás Otamendi and Benfica host Lisandro Martinez, Nicolás Tagliafico of Ajax

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Nicolás Otamendi and Benfica will host Lisandro Martinez and Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax in the Champions League.

One of Wednesday’s matches in the Champions League can see three Argentine players, all of which defenders, taking part in the match. Benfica host Ajax in their first leg and Otamendi has featured in five of the six matches in the Champions League this season, missing one due to suspension. In the league, the Argentine has started their last seven matches.

Lisandro Martinez has taken part in every Champions League match for Ajax this season. In the league, he has started their last five matches. Nicolas Tagliafico has only taken part in two of the six matches in the Champions League this season for Ajax as he played in their last two matches. Tagliafico did not take part in the last league match for Ajax.

Those three Argentine players will not be the only ones playing in the Champions League on Wednesday. The other match on Wednesday is Atletico Madrid hosting Manchester United in their first leg match. There are two Argentine players in Rodrigo De Paul and Ángel Correa with Diego Simeone as coach.

Rodrigo De Paul, Ángel Correa and Atletico Madrid host Manchester United

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Rodrigo De Paul and Ángel Correa with Atletico Madrid host Manchester United in the Champions League.

De Paul and Ángel Correa will want a win in their first leg match against Manchester United as Diego Simeone looks for a third Champions League final. Ángel Correa has been in incredible form for Atletico Madrid, scoring 11 goals in La Liga this season and being their top scorer.

Ángel Correa scored in Atletico’s last Champions League match in a 3-1 win vs. FC Porto as that was his only goal in the tournament this season. De Paul also scored in that match. Diego Simeone is rumored not to start De Paul in the match on Wednesday.

Gio Lo Celso performance for Villarreal against Juventus in the Champions League

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Gio Lo Celso had a good showing for Villarreal in their 1-1 draw against Juventus in the Champions League.

Lo Celso has been an undisputed starter since joining Villarreal on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. On Tuesday, it was Villarreal hosting Juventus in the Champions League with Gio Lo Celso, Juan Foyth and Gero Rulli all starting. According to argentidata, here was Lo Celso’s performance:

First in duels won with 8 of them
First in fouls received with 4 of them
First in tackles won as he made 3/3 for Villarreal
Second in recoveries with 6 of them
One shot onto the post

For Juventus, the injured Paulo Dybala was not in the team. However, the 18 year old Matias Soulé was on the bench.

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