New Delhi: Atletico Madrid striker Luiz Suarez anticipating efficiency was not sufficient to maintain Atletico’s successful streak as Celta Vigo’s debutant Facundo Ferreyra’s last-minute objective ended the match with a 2-2 draw interrupted the Liga leaders’ eight video games successful stream.
The Uruguay striker set a brand new file by scoring 16 targets in 17 league appearances for Atletico after getting a switch from Barcelona. Breaking the file set by Cristiano Ronaldo, Suarez grew to become the primary participant to attain 16 targets in his first 17 Spanish league video games.
Due to COVID-19 Atletico was lacking six gamers together with file signing Joao Felix. At the thirteenth minute of the sport, Santi Mina places a well-worked objective from Celta after a pinpoint correct cross by Hugo Mallo. Celebration for Celta was not for a very long time as Suarez scores an equalizer on the stroke of halftime, assembly a cross from Marcos Llorente.
Tonight’s double leaves @LuisSuarez9 clear on the prime of the #Goalscorers charts! 🔥⚽️
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The Uruguayan striker put Atletico to the lead within the fiftieth minute, An incredible help from Renan Lodi ball to attain his 16 targets out of 17 video games in La Liga since his arrival in Atletico.
“Suarez speaks for himself. With all the words we’ve said about him… Luis Suarez scores goals, he’s always done it, it isn’t news that he’s doing it now,” Atletico supervisor, Diego Simeone mentioned.
The #LaLigaSantander desk after this weekend’s motion. 📊⚽️#LiveStandings pic.twitter.com/EXEXENjqHa
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Celta’s efficiency pale because the second half proceeds additional however pulled up a leveler within the 89th minute of the sport by way of an Argentine ahead Ferreyra, who got here off the bench simply 13 minutes earlier than the ultimate whistle. Ferreyra joined Celta Vigo earlier this month as a free agent, which seems to be a great asset for the staff’s essential 2-2 draw.
Celta’s final three video games have been drawn and put them in tenth place with 26 factors within the league desk.