Doing what he does best, Samaria forward Luis Javier Suárez scored a double with Sporting Lisbon, in the Champions League, to beat the champion, Luis Enrique’s PSG.
Luis Javier Suárez’s first goal: opportunism in the area
The first goal came after the Colombian took advantage of a rebound in the area to get in line and finish with a crossed right foot to open the scoring in the 74th minute.
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The goal came from a corner kick, which the PSG defenders partially cleared, but Geny Catamo took and took a shot that was deflected; At that moment the rebound fell to Samario, who did not hesitate and sent the ball across to beat goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
That goal was Suárez’s third goal for Sporting in this competition; Before, he had scored against Naples and Bruges. But the Colombian’s happiness was short-lived, since at 79, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalized the actions in Lisbon.
But Suárez wanted more and that’s how, at 90+1, he scored the second with a header, unleashing euphoria and madness at Sporting’s home to beat PSG, current champion, 2-1, which is left with 13 points, the same as the Portuguese team reached.
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Frequently asked questions on the topic:
- How many goals has Luis Javier Suárez scored in this Champions League?
- With his double against PSG, the Colombian forward adds
4 goals in the current competition, having previously scored against Naples and Bruges. - Which team did Luis Javier Suárez score against today?
- He scored two goals
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)current champion, in the match corresponding to the league phase of the UEFA Champions League played in Lisbon. - What is Luis Javier Suárez’s team in Portugal?
- Samarium currently plays in the
Sporting Lisbona club he arrived at this season and where he has become the offensive reference.
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