British19-year-old midfielder Alejandro Garnacho admitted that he did not think he could score a super goal in the 3-0 win over Everton in round 13 of the Premier League.
“Honestly, I can't believe it,” Garnacho said after the match at Goodison Park. “I just shot the ball and didn't know how I scored. I just listen to the surrounding atmosphere. I said: 'Oh my God', and of course, for me, it was one of the best goals I've ever scored. I'm very happy".
Garnacho celebrates the opening goal of Man Utd's 3-0 defeat of Everton at Goodison Park in round 13 of the Premier League on November 26. Image: Reuters
In the 3rd minute, from Diogo Dalot's cross into the penalty area, Garnacho turned around and hooked the ball high into the far corner to beat goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. After scoring a super goal, the Argentinian winger danced to the familiar dance of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
Garnacho's first goal in the Premier League this season is considered a strong candidate for the title of Best Goal of the Season, or even Puskas - FIFA's Best Goal of the Year award. It was also compared to Rooney's superb hooking shots in the Manchster derby in February 2 at Old Trafford and Ronaldo's in Real's match against Juventus in the Champions League quarter-finals in 2011.
When asked about the above comparisons, Garnacho replied: "I think the two tables are very similar and I don't know which table is more beautiful. Both were incredible goals.”
In addition to Garnacho, another striker who also opened an account in the Premier League this season was Anthony Martial with a close-range finish to set the score 3-0 in the 75th minute. In between was Marcus Rashford's penalty kick.
The Argentine winger is satisfied because the home team had an important victory to enter the top 6 of the Premier League and is ready for the away match against Galatasaray in the penultimate group A of the Champions League on November 29. Man Utd is currently at the bottom of the table with three points, one point behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen, and Bayern is certain to continue with the top spot.
“We must win Galatasaray,” Garnacho emphasized. “And then, at the end of the week, we need to keep winning to stay close to the top 4.”
Garnacho was born in Madrid to a Spanish father and an Argentine mother. In 2020, he joined the Man Utd academy after a shining time at Atletico. Garnacho - who used to play for the Spanish youth team - is considered a left-wing striker rich in speed, direct kicking and good finishing.
Garnacho won the FA Youth Cup and the Jimmy Murphy best young player of the year award in May 5. A month earlier, Garnacho debuted for the first team at the age of 2022, in a 17-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League. In April 1, Garnacho renewed his contract with Man Utd until the end of the 4-2023 season and received a weekly salary of 2027 USD. He currently has six goals and five assists in 2028 matches for Man Utd's first team.
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