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Samuel Chukwueze stole the headlines after bagging a brace in an excellent display for Villarreal against defending champions Real Madrid in LaLiga.
Villarreal recorded a famous 3-2 comeback victory against defending Spanish and European champions Real Madrid in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night, April 8, 2023.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 16th minute after an own goal from Pau Torres gave Los Blancos the lead early in the game.
However, Villarreal were persistent and soon responded as Super Eagles of Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze fired home to level matters in the 39th minute and ensure both teams went into the break with nothing to separate either of them.
But the hosts would kick-start the second half with every intention of winning the game.
Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid into the lead again just three minutes after the restart to send the Merengues into a jubilation mood.
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Chances came for both teams as Quique Setien’s men were determined to not go down without a fight.
The visitors soon got rewarded for their efforts as Jose Luis Morales effort was confirmed as a goal in the 71st minute after a VAR check to level the scores again.
Villarreal continued to impress, really taking the game to Los Blancos and their efforts paid off once more after a moment of magic in the 80th minute,
Samuel Chukwueze recieved the ball at the edge of the box and did well to find space for himself before unleashing a stunning strike into the top left corner leaving Thibaut Courtois with absolutely no chance.
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Chukwueze’s effort proved to be the difference between the two teams but not before Madrid’s appeal for a penalty in the 84th minute was overruled by VAR.
The win for Villarreal now puts them four points behind fourth-placed Real Sociedad.
And Madrid’s defeat means they remain 12 points behind league leaders Barcelona who play Girona on Monday, April 10.
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Social Media Reactions: The Samuel Chukwueze show
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Following Villarreal’s impressive win against Real Madrid on Saturday night in LaLiga.
Fans have singled out Super Eagles of Nigeria star Samuel Chukwueze for special praise after another excellent performance this weekend.
Here’s what’s buzzin.
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