The Mexican Santiago Gimenez reappeared in Champions Leagueafter two months of absence due to his injury, returning in the best way, by scoring one of Feyenoord’s three goals in the draw against Manchester Cityin a match that they were losing by a large score.
In recent days there was talk of the attacker’s request to his technical director Brian Priskewho called him up for the Matchday 5 match of the League Phase in the UEFA club tournament, in the duel played in the Etihad Stadiumallowing their entry in the 72nd minute, when the score was 3 to 0 in favor of the English team.
““Bebote” Giménez He returned to the playing field after two months and four days, in a shorter recovery than had been mentioned, since his return was expected until 2025. But he did it in the best way, showing that he has managed to overcome the injury that afflicted him.
Three minutes after entering, Feyenoord scored a goal through Anis Hadj Moussaallowing a little hope for the Dutch. At 82′, ten minutes after his entry, a cross fell inside the home team’s area, finished off by Jordan Lotombawhich hit between goalkeeper Ederson’s leg and the post, leaving a rebound for Santiago Giménez, who only had to put his chest to send the ball to the back of the goal, being the second score for his team.
In the end, those from the Netherlands rescued the tie with a goal from David Hancko at 89′, against a Manchester City that is still in crisis and let a three-goal lead slip at home, thus adding a total of five games in all competitions, including the Premier League, where they were beaten by Tottenham on the day pass.
With his annotation before the CitizensSantiago Giménez registers his first goal in this Champions League season, however, it is the third score he has achieved in said UEFA competition, all of them wearing the Feyenoord shirt.
The Mexican is expected to be active again during the weekend in the Eredivisiewhen his team faces Fortuna Sittard, remembering that they are in fourth position in the standings.
