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Buzz: Villarreal and the last time a Nigerian scored in the Champions League Quarters

by Kelvin Omachonu
April 13, 2022
in UCL, News, NewsNow
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The Super Eagles star’s last-minute clincher helped Villarreal advance to the Champions League semifinals, but it was also a significant goal for Nigeria

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to score the vital goal for Villarreal in their 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich and ensured that the Yellow Submarine sealed qualification to the Semifinal of the UEFA Champions League.

That 88th-minute strike ensured Villarreal’s passage to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 16 years.

Also, it was the first time a Nigerian scored in the quarterfinal of a Champions League match since Obafemi Martins’ goal for Inter Milan in their 2-1 first-leg victory against Villarreal on the 29th of March 2006.

Villarreal won the second leg 1-0 and qualified on goal difference. Coincidentally, the last two times Villarreal has won a quarterfinal tie in the Champions League, a Super Eagles star has scored- either for or against.

Also, the last time they advanced to the Semis, they were beaten 1-0 by English opposition- Arsenal. This year, they would face the winner of the tie between Liverpool and Benfica.

The Reds already have a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Portugal, and they are favorites to qualify when they welcome Benfica at Anfield.

Chukwueze is also the first Nigerian to score in a Champions League knockout game since John Obi Mikel in a round of 16 clash against PSG in 2016.

 

 

 

Tags: Bayern MunichChampions LeagueChukwuezeInter MilanJohn Obi MikelObafemi MartinsVillarreal
Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu is a writer with many years of experience covering sports events in Nigeria and abroad. He is fueled by his love for the job, and is dedicated to delivering captivating stories.

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