ICYMI: Danjuma nets first Champions League for Villarreal
Arnaut Danjuma – a Super Eagles prospect – scored his first Champions League goal for Villarreal in their 2–2 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday.
With scores tied at 1-1 against Atalanta, Danjuma, who joined the Yellow Submarine from Bournemouth in August, was introduced in the 61st minute.
Just over 10 minutes later, the 24-year-old attacker justified his inclusion by putting his side ahead after pouncing upon Gerard Moreno’s through ball and superbly leathering it past Atalanta’s goalie.
Gol en su debut en casa ✅
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) September 14, 2021
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However, that wasn’t enough for the hosts to secure victory, as Atalanta eventually equalised in the 83rd minute to ensure a sharing of the spoils.
The goal was Danjuma’s second in the Champions League after scoring for Club Brugge in a 3-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid in October 2018.
In the Spanish La Liga this season, Danjuma already has a goal in two appearances for Villarreal, with the strike coming against Atletico Madrid in a 2–2 draw last month.
