Jonathan David reached double-digit goals for the season after his brace helped LOSC Lille to a famous 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid. Canada’s joint all-time leading scorer is in his last year of contract at the Ligue 1 club. At only 24, the prolific goal-getter has shown enough to suggest his potential to become the best European-based CONCACAF striker.
David instrumental in Lille beating both Madrid clubs
In another excellent Champions League week for French clubs. Bruno Génésio’s side beat Atletico Madrid away from home. While reports linking him with a summer exit from the Spanish capital club, Diego Simeone suffered another setback in what used to be his favorite competition.
Génésio became only the second coach to beat Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Simeone in the Champions League after Jürgen Klopp. Just like the win against Real Madrid, David was the architect with a superb performance.
With one eye on the weekend’s derby against RC Lens, the 58-year-old opted for a makeshift starting lineup. England international Angel Gomes, the wing wizard Edon Zhegrova and David all started the game on the bench.
Lucas Chevalier’s amazing saves and the introduction of the latter two secured a comeback victory for Lille in the last half hour. His two goals put David in contention for the race to finish top-scorer in Europe’s premier competition.
CONCACAF export Jonathan David in the running for Ligue 1 top scorer
Lille’s forward is among the 14 players who scored three or more goals in the first three rounds of the new-format competition. Harry Kane leads the way with 5 while Raphinha’s hat trick against the England skipper’s club puts him second.
But, there is a big possibility for David to finish top-scorer in potentially his last season in Ligue 1. Across his first four seasons in France, he scored 71 league goals. However, Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot on every occasion.
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Author : Eskender Tamrat
Publish date : 2024-10-24 20:13:36
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