In Migrants of the Ball we bring 5 stories of the weekend of Uruguayan soccer players abroad. From Spain to Argentina, passing through Scotland and North America.
Luis Suárez continues to his
Luis Suárez returned to the goal, and twice, in the triumph of Atlético de Madrid against Elche for LaLiga Santander. The Salta forward did not convert since November 13, when he did it against Colombia, but he is still one of the top scorers in the competition.
El Pistolero already has 7 goals and an assist in 587 minutes in the League, just one behind Pichichi Gerard Moreno and being the biggest offensive argument of a leading Atleti, with the same points as Real Madrid although with two more games to play.
To give more value to his scoring contribution, Luis Suárez achieved it in just 11 shots between the three sticks. That is, it has a average goal per 1.57 shots on goal. Some spectacular figures.
The premiere of Ronald Araújo
Ronald Araújo scored his first goal for FC Barcelona in a 2-2 draw against Valencia. As if that weren’t enough, the Uruguayan center-back was a real scissor goal worthy of the best strikers in the world who ranks among the most beautiful of the season in Spain.
The riverense defender won the title after Gerard Piqué’s injury, and the truth is that it does not stop growing in the culé team. Not only on a defensive level, where he is being the greatest support behind, but also in the attacking section.
In that same game, Maxi Gómez scored, a true specialist against Barça. The Uruguayan forward is the top scorer (6) against the Catalans since his arrival at Celta de Vigo in 2017.
A stellar Nico De La Cruz
Nicolás De La Cruz is surely one of the most evolving Uruguayan footballers in 2020. River’s creative midfielder scored two goals against Huracán in the Diego Maradona Cup maintaining his good active streak.
4 goals in the last 4 games, being a constant source of danger for Marcelo Gallardo’s team. After a difficult start, in which the Argentine coach must be given credit for giving him confidence, the former Liverpool player is ready to arrive in Europe.
Key piece in one of the most powerful clubs in South America, with minutes in the Uruguayan team and a contract with an expiration date in June 2021, surely we will soon see it in the Old Continent.
Diego Laxalt, historical champion
Diego Laxalt was proclaimed champion of the Scottish Cup with Celtic de Glasgow after beating Hearts on penalties. The left-back came in to play extra time, and became the first Uruguayan to win a title in that country.
The former Defensor Sporting footballer left in the form of a loan to Milan, where he had little prominence, two months ago. Now, He is winning the affection of the Celtic Park fans for his quality and dedication.
Usual holder now, after being important in the 2018 World Cup with Uruguay he can return to Oscar Washington Tabárez’s calls in the next few occasions if he continues in this line.
Uruguayan final in Concachampions
Tigres de Nico ‘Diente’ López and Leo Fernández left no room for surprises, defeated Olimpia of Honduras 3-0 and became a finalist in the CONCACAF Champions League. Leo started, being replaced by Nico himself in the 58th minute when the match was already 2-0.
On the second shift, Los Angeles FC won the Uruguayan duel against América de México, where Sebastián Cáceres and Federico Viñas were headlines. A header from the azulcrema defender opened the account, but then the Los Angeles team (with Diego Rossi in the eleven, Brian Rodríguez without minutes and Francisco Ginella entering the 69 ‘) was able to come back.
Tomorrow, at 00:00 hours in Uruguay, we will have the possibility of enjoying a beautiful duel that in addition to defining the champion of the Concachampions will give a place in the Qatar Club World Cup.
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