La Liga: Girona beat Real Madrid as Tati Castellanos scored four goals
Joining from New York City FC for the season, Castellanos scored twice in both halves and helped the Catalan club stun the retainers.
Two weeks ago, Tati Castellanos made a terrible mistake in a match against Barcelona and was forced to delete his social media accounts due to the insults he received from Girona fans.
His former Major League soccer top scorer more than made up for it in his game against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Castellanos scored four goals in Girona’s 4-2 victory over Madrid in the Spanish league, an event he thought impossible happened.
“It’s been a dream come true to play against Madrid, one of the best teams in the world, but I never imagined that I would score four goals,” said the 24-year-old Argentinian. “It was a dreamy night.”
Joining on his loan from New York City FC for the season, Castellanos scored twice in both halves and helped the Catalan club stun the retainers.
He also scored his four goals in New York last year in his MLS game against Real in Salt Lake City. However, after missing a clear-cut scoring chance in Girona’s 0-0 draw with Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on April 10, he has recently been in the spotlight in Spain, with a series of insults against him online. caused waves.
Girona coach Michel said: “The other day he missed Barcelona and it seemed like the end of the world for him.
But this is his first season in Europe. He comes from a very good league, but he has nothing to do with Europe in terms of rhythm, tactics and situations. I had to adapt and I think he did it perfectly.”
Castellanos only scored five tries and only in just over an hour he scored four goals. He scored in the 12th, 24th, 46th and 62nd minutes and received a standing ovation from the Girona fans at the Montilivi stadium when he was substituted in the 72nd minute.
Spanish media say no player has scored four goals against Madrid in La Liga since Oviedo player Esteban Echevarría in 1947. Robert Lewandowski, who currently plays for Barcelona, did just that with Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League match.
With this win, Girona moved up to his ninth place, his second in three games, and effectively secured his place in the First Division for the following season. The Catalan club has regained the top spot for the first time in three years. Like NYC, it is managed by City Football Group, the parent company of Manchester City.
The defeat hurt Madrid’s hopes of topping Barcelona. Barcelona extended its lead to 14 points in its seven games remaining with a victory over midfielder Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said: “It was a tough night. We played at a very low level in all respects. With this result, third-placed Atletico Madrid can also close the gap to Madrid to three. Atletico welcomes Mallorca on Wednesday. Madrid’s focus was on the Champions League semi-final against Manchester City and the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna. However, Ancelotti used some of his regulars, including Vinicius Junior, who exchanged several taunts with Girona fans and players on the field in the stands.
The Brazilian scored his first goal for Madrid with a header in the 34th minute before Lucas set up his Vu00e1zquez goal in the 85th minute.
After Vinicius scored a goal, he looked at the stands and started laughing. A fan once sang, “How bad, Vinicius.”The black striker has been the target of racism this season.
About La Liga
La Liga is the highest soccer competition in Spain. It is one of the most prestigious and followed leagues in the world. The league is made up of 20 teams that compete against each other over the course of a season, which usually begins in August and ends in May. The tournament is played according to the system of all against all, where each team faces the others twice, once at home and once as a visitor. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. At the end of the season, the team with the most points is proclaimed champion of La Liga. The most successful clubs in La Liga history are Real Madrid and Barcelona, who have dominated the league for decades. Other notable teams include Atlético de Madrid, Valencia and Athletic Club. La Liga has been the stage for some of the best players in world football, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, Alfredo Di Stéfano and many others. These players have left an indelible mark on the history of La Liga. In addition to the league championship, Spanish teams also compete in other competitions, such as the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Europa League. These tournaments provide additional opportunities for teams to showcase their talent on a national and international level. In short, La Liga is an exciting competition that attracts millions of fans around the world and has witnessed historic moments and legendary players over the years.
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