with videoMemphis Depay started on the bench at the start of the competition for Atlético Madrid, but will undoubtedly shine on the front pages of Madrid tomorrow. The Dutchman helped his team on their way to a 3-1 victory over Granada with a wonderful goal.
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The team of coach Diego Simeone had already taken the lead just before half-time via Alvaro Morata, after a difficult first half. After an hour of playing football, the Spanish striker was replaced by Memphis Depay. The Dutchman was plagued by several injuries last season and hardly got to play.
And that he was back, he showed in an unforgettable way. Shortly after Samu had equalized on behalf of Granada, Depay got the ball about 25 meters from goal. Almost out of position, the Dutchman then lashed out hard. The ball hit the square in the far corner and goalkeeper Andre Ferreira had no chance. The final score was determined in the eighth minute of injury time by Marcos Llorente: 3-1.
Competition debut Kökçü ruined by another former Feyeno player
A little further to the West, Orkun Kökcü made his debut in the Portuguese league. With Benfica he already won the supercup against FC Porto (2-0). Angel di Maria opened the score on a pass from the former Feyenoord player. The same Argentinian also gave his team the lead against Boavista on Monday evening, this time on the instructions of Rafa Silva.
There seemed to be no problem for a while, until Benfica striker Petar Musa turned red early in the second half. Five minutes later, Boavista already benefited through former Feyenoord striker Robert Bozeník. Rafa Silva then thought to save the national champion from Lisbon by heading in the 1-2 from close range in the rebound. But the misery for Benfica had yet to begin.
In the 90th minute, the home team received a penalty kick, used by Bruno Lourenco. The same Portuguese left the field 10 minutes later, when the injury time was almost over, with a red card. Benfica continued to chase the winner, but was surprised in the switch. Bozeník suddenly came one on one with goalkeeper Vlachodominos and coolly scored the winner for Boavista: 3-2.
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