15 things we loved this weekend: Thiago, De Bruyne, Martial, Muller…
While Liverpool‘s eagerly-anticipated clash against Manchester United failed to live up to expectations, there was still plenty of exciting action around the world this weekend.
Kevin de Bruyne reached another significant milestone in his Manchester City career and Lorenzo Insigne provided one of the assists of the season.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the field.
Inaki Williams
Not a bad way to score the winner against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
OMG IÑAKI WILLIAMS HAS JUST DONE AN ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN THE SUPERCOPA.pic.twitter.com/bMCUPG9vep
— Jack J Collins (@jackjcollins) January 17, 2021
Asier Villalibre
After scoring the equaliser to take the game to extra-time, Villalibre then led Bilbao’s celebrations by playing the trumpet.
Asier Villalibre scored the goal that saved the game for Athletic Club 🏆
Then he brought out his trumpet 🎺
(🎥 via @Athletic_en)pic.twitter.com/8rivfWvBXs
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 17, 2021
James Maddison
The celebration was even better than the finish.
What a finish from James Maddison 👏
He smashes it into the roof of the net to put Leicester in the lead and follows it up with some socially distant celebrations! pic.twitter.com/7QCQ42RvWB
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 16, 2021
Michail Antonio
While we’re on the subject of celebrations…
What a celebration, @Michailantonio! 😂#PLonPrime #WHUBUR pic.twitter.com/fMqhylAjzd
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) January 16, 2021
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Hudson-Odoi channelled his inner David Beckham during Chelsea’s win over Fulham.
I can’t get over these passes.. pic.twitter.com/s27KoGoxpx
— Jake (@ChelseaFix) January 16, 2021
Kevin de Bruyne
Registering 100 assists in 243 appearances is just ridiculous.
100 – Kevin De Bruyne has now assisted 100 goals in all competitions for Manchester City, 31 more than any other Premier League player since making his debut for the club. Royalty. pic.twitter.com/QAs70G77oz
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 17, 2021
Thiago
The midfielder made his long-awaited Anfield debut for Liverpool and certainly didn’t disappoint.
Thiago vs Man Utd
• Most passes (83/96)
• Most touches (121)
• =Most chances created (2)
• Most dribbles for LFC (5/5)
• Most tackles for LFC (3/6)
• Most interceptions (7)Controlled the game on his home debut 💫 pic.twitter.com/6iSL4MD5sM
— LFC Stats (@LFCData) January 17, 2021
Anthony Martial
One of the few highlights from a very cagey game between Liverpool and United.
Roy Keane & Micah Richards
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Get these two their own TV show.
🗣 "I'm getting a bit jealous"
Roy Keane admits he's jealous of @MicahRichards bromance with John Stones 🤣 pic.twitter.com/vMSvYb4aoD
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 17, 2021
Levin Oztunali
There was no stopping that strike.
Stunning! An incredible strike from Levin Öztunali! 💥
This could very well be the best goal in the Bundesliga all season! 🔥
The skill in the build up! A wonderful run! 💫 pic.twitter.com/laJBQgN6T9
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 16, 2021
Lorenzo Insigne
Diego Maradona would’ve been proud of this assist from the Napoli forward.
Absolute GENIUS from Insigne to set up Lozano! 🙌
Napoli are 3-0 up and absolutely rampant now 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3QzqSPbAKc
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) January 17, 2021
Thomas Muller
Robert Lewandowski will get the headlines but this goal is all about Muller’s assist.
Thomas Muller with a perfectly weighted first-time pass for his pal Robert Lewandowski 😍 pic.twitter.com/CW9TOJViaH
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 17, 2021
Sivasspor
Football’s version of Where’s Wally?
It was snowing in Istanbul during the Basaksehir – Sivasspor game and Sivasspor thought wearing white would be a good idea. Yes, there are actually two sides in this photo – look closely and Sivasspor players are there. 💆🏻♂️💆🏻♂️💆🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/LBV1Zi14Fp
— Çetin Cem Yılmaz (@cetincem) January 16, 2021
Luka Jovic
Jovic has rediscovered his shooting boots since leaving Real Madrid and returning to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Welcome back Luka Jović! 🤩
A thunderous finish to mark his return to Eintracht Frankfurt! 👏 pic.twitter.com/QlBzZJ7lM7
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 17, 2021
This tackle
Good to see Phil Jones getting on well in Belgium.
Players have been given the England captaincy for less. pic.twitter.com/rFi4OgI3Z9
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) January 16, 2021
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