Barcelona target puts in man-of-the-match performance in an epic 3-2 comeback win

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As FC Barcelona continue working on building their team of the future, one of their main targets, Vitor Roque, is continuously impressing with his skills and potential. The youngster once again showed his class in his latest match in Brazil.

Vitor Roque has been in amazing form for his club, Athletic Paranaense. The club now has 5 victories in a row in all competitions, and Roque has played an integral part in this winning run of form.

Roque’s latest appearance came against Botafogo in the first leg of a Round of 16 match in Copa do Brasil. In this match, the young player helped his team recover from a two-goal deficit at half time, to end the match 3-2 in their favor.

The comeback for Athletic Paranaense started when Vitor Roque scored from his left foot from a corner. Building on this important contribution, the youngster later provided an assist to his teammate, Vitor Bueno, which leveled the score between the two sides. The former Manchester City player, Fernandinho, scored the last goal of the match.

Owing to his decisiveness in matches, Roque is currently the best striker in his team, while his coach, Paulo Turra, sees him as the best striker currently playing in Brazil.

This admiration from the coach is understandable, as Roque has played an integral part in his club’s amazing form in the last few months. The club is only 3 points behind the league leaders, Botafogo, and had 3 consecutive league wins recently.

Thus, FC Barcelona would have to finish their deal with the player as soon as possible. His blazing run of form would not only make him more valuable for the club but would also attract the attention of other elite European clubs, and Barcelona would have to pay much more for his services in such a scenario.

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