Atlético de Madrid’s quarterfinal victory over Juventus had a clear protagonist, the red and white goalkeeper Iñigo Asorey. And not because he was fundamental with his saves, which he also did, but because with 1-2 on the scoreboard and when things were getting worse for Atlético, the goalkeeper scored a goal from a direct goal kick that, in addition to being spectacular, was essential to close the game and the place in the semifinals. At the end of the match the protagonist was clear, “I wanted to give it to the striker so that he could score his goal. I had never scored a goal and I had always said that let’s see if one day I scored a goal, I wasn’t expecting it.”
The goalkeeper, who was named best goalkeeper in the Orlando edition, explained to whom he dedicated his goal, “I dedicate it to the Javis and I dedicate the hand gesture when shooting to my father, who is a soldier.” He also expressed his preference for the rival he prefers for the semi-final, “I prefer Real Madrid, they beat us in LaLiga and I want to beat them and be in the final. In Orlando we did well, here we go with confidence. Tomorrow we are going to show that we are a group, a family and that we fight like brothers.”
Marcus Cole
Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.
