Chukwueze matches Messi’s 6-year record against Madrid at Bernabéu
Samuel Chukuweze was the biggest star in La Liga on matchday 28 after his incredible performance which has not been seen against Real Madrid since Lionel Messi in 2017.
The Nigerian winger scored two remarkable goals including a goal-of-the-season contender with his second and winning goal.
Samuel scored his first goal showing off his dribbling, and composure to hand Villarreal a 1-1 draw going into the halftime break.
Samuel Chukwueze’s first goal
Samuel Chukwueze’s second goal against Madrid
He then completed his brace with a powerful curler to hand Villarreal a shocking 3-2 win at Bernabeu on Saturday.
Apart from scoring a brace against the reigning La Liga, and UEFA Champions League champions, he also completed 7-out-of-8 attempted dribbles.
Only Lionel Messi on April 11th, 2017 had such a number against Real Madrid in a La Liga game at the Santiago Bernabeu.
7 – In MD 28, Samuel Chukwueze 🇳🇬 became the first player to complete 7 dribbles in a LaLiga against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu (7 out of 8) since Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 in April 2017 (7 out of 11). MVP. pic.twitter.com/Wka7nGE5hY
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 10, 2023
Samuel Chukueze is having an incredible season, he has scored 13 goals and assisted 12 goals bringing his goal contributions to 25 this season in all competitions.
Chukuweze Stats Breakdown so far
La Liga: 6 goals, 6 assists in 27 games
Copa del Rey: 4 goals, 2 assists, 4 games
Europa Conference League – goals, 4 assists, in 9 games