With Atlético de Madrid’s victory over Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona’s victory against PSG, the first games of the quarter-finals of the Champions League. With goals and assists, Brazilian players stood out and decided the matches for their respective clubs.
According to the Sofascore, Brazil was the country with the most goal contributions (7) in matches. Athletes from England (6) and Germany (3) appear right after the Brazilians.
Real Madrid forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Júnior were essential in the team’s 3-3 draw against Manchester City, this Tuesday. The former Santos scored the Spanish team’s second goal in the match, while the former Flamengo player contributed two assists.
Goal shares by nationality in the Champions League quarterfinals:
7 – 🇧🇷 Brazil
6 – 🏴 England
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3 – 🇩🇪 Germany
2 – 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France and 🇵🇹 Portugal
1 – 🇦🇷Argentina, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, 🇭🇷Croatia, 🇩🇰 Denmark and 🇺🇾 Uruguay pic.twitter.com/KUxVzSCTQ7— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) April 10, 2024
In the duel between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, also this Tuesday, which ended 2-2, striker Gabriel Jesus stood out with a beautiful assist for Trossard’s goal, which tied the match.
This Wednesday, striker Raphinha was the highlight of Barcelona’s 3-2 victory over PSG. The Brazilian opened the scoring for the Spanish team and, later, found the net again – this time to tie the game.
Samuel Lino, Atlético de Madrid’s left winger, was decisive in the team’s 2-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund, also this Wednesday. The athlete opened the scoring of the match.
The eight teams will face each other again next week. Borussia Dortmund, Atlético de Madrid, PSG and Barcelona play on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid take to the field on Wednesday.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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