Our weekly round-up of Argentinos plying their trade around the world has goals galore from more leagues than you can shake a stick at. Any that you feel deserved a mention and are not here then feel free to leave a comment….
One of the biggest matches in Europe this weekend took place in the Estádio do Dragão where Porto hosted Benfica in O Clássico. League leaders Benfica were moments away from defeat and their fierce rivals closing the gap at the top after Diego Jota’s earlier goal but former Arsenal defender Lisandro López, who had come on as a first half substitute, headed a dramatic injury time equaliser. Even at this early stage the goal is a blow to Porto’s title hopes as Benfica maintain their six-point lead.
A little further down the table and Rodrigo Battaglia was on target for Chaves in their 1-1 draw with Ferreira.
Across the border in LaLiga and Lionel Messi dazzled in Barcelona’s come-from-behind win over Jorge Sampaoli’s Sevilla. The home side’s first half performance was more than deserving of their one-goal lead but Messi’s contribution swung the game back in favour of the Catalan giants. The Argentina captain’s controlled finish drew Barça level but was also his 500th club goal (including friendlies) and his 27th against Sevilla (more than any other club). Messi then laid on the winner for Luis Suárez as Luis Enrique’s side remained second in the table but put a little distance between third.
Atlético Madrid lost ground after losing 2-0 away to Real Sociedad and were denied on several occasions by Gerónimo Rulli. The young goalkeeper is back in Edgardo Bauza’s squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers but must be considered Argentina’s number one sooner than later.
Another player travelling to Brazil this week is Celta Vigo’s Facundo Roncaglia and the defender scored a wonderful solo goal in Os Celestes 2-1 win over Valencia.
Monaco closed the gap on Nice at the top of Ligue 1 with a thumping 6-0 win over Nancy in the Stade Louis II. Europe’s leading scorers ran riot and Guido Carrillo came off the bench with 20 minutes remaining to score a brave from close range – the first a simple header, and the second an excellent volleyed finish.
Paris Saint-Germain also kept pace with a convincing 4-0 win over Rennes. Ángel Di María was excellent and in creating the third for Adrien Rabiot, notched his 50th assist since 2013/14.
Angel Di Maria has now recorded 50 assists in Europe’s top 5 leagues since 2013/14; more than any other player in that time.
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— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 6, 2016
Good job. Great review