Mexican debut Santiago Jimenez V UEFA Champions League It took a while for it to happen after being suspended in the first two games of the group stage, but what a way to make a debut in European football’s top competition for Chaquito with two goals.
Mexican striker he scored a brace against Lazio at the Feyenoord stadium in Rotterdam and brought his club a 3–1 victory. He opened the scoring in the 31st minute and finished the game in the 74th minute.
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Before this, only one Mexican player had scored on his Champions League debut. Edson Alvarez he got it with him Ajax in 2019, when the Amsterdam team met Lille.
Only 15 Mexicans have managed to score in the top club competition. Hugo Sanchez He is Mexico’s top scorer with 17 goals and Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez adds 14 targets.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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