Video: Barcelona target scores a stunning goal against Atletico Mineiro, Copa Libertadores

Photo by ALBARI ROSA/AFP via Getty Images

Brazilian youngster and Barcelona target Vitor Roque’s impressive performance in the Copa Libertadores continued as he scored a crucial goal to help Athletico Paranaense secure a 2-1 victory against Atletico Mineiro in a match between Brazilian teams in Group G.

The 18-year-old striker, who is reportedly on Catalan’s radar for the upcoming summer, scored a stunning goal in the 7th minute of the match. Roque began the play with a cool control just outside the area as he went past two opponents in an unexpected change of pace before hitting a low shot across the goal to the far post, taking the goalkeeper completely out of the equation.

Roque’s goal was his 11th of the 22-23 season, having already scored six goals in eight matches during the Sub-20 South American competition, where he finished the season as champion and top scorer. He has also scored five goals in ten matches for Athletico Paranaense.

Roque’s impressive performance in the Copa Libertadores has earned him widespread recognition, with many predicting a bright future for the young striker. The interest of Barcelona and several other European giants in Roque is a testament to his impressive skills, and it will be interesting to see how he develops in the future.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

The Latest

The possible relation between Alba’s departure and Messi’s arrival at Barcelona

While arrivals remain a major concern at FC Barcelona, departures remain just as integral in ensuring financial balances are maintained. In the most recent...

Jordi Alba decides to leave Barcelona, also agrees to forego massive proportion of salary – report

In a season that was meant to be considered the rebirth of a new generation for FC Barcelona, there have been many old feathers...

Barcelona director comments on Jules Kounde’s situation – report

FC Barcelona have won the league title after several seasons, and the team's defense played a central part in this achievement. However, there are...

La Masia graduate makes La Liga debut, had to suffer a 3-1 defeat

The last La Liga match against Real Valladolid saw a number of changes in the FC Barcelona team. Xavi Hernandez took this match as...

The list of six priority signings of Barcelona in the summer – report

As the end of the season and the beginning of the summer transfer window approaches, the workload at the offices of FC Barcelona is...

Xavi not willing to let star defender leave Barcelona – report

One of the best aspects of this current iteration of FC Barcelona this season was their defense and their brilliant defensive record. Xavi's men...

Barcelona midfield target rejects Arsenal offer amidst interest from the Catalan club – report

The summer transfer window is well and truly on its way, and while it is still early days, FC Barcelona have begun to make...

Three Barcelona youngsters could be involved in a deal to sign Xavi’s preferred midfielder – report

With Sergio Busquets' departure from the club confirmed FC Barcelona are looking for his possible replacements in the upcoming summer transfer window. One of...

Barcelona loanee reveals his next potential destination

Samuel Umtiti was one of the key components of the FC Barcelona squad during the 2016-17 and the 2017-18 seasons. However, having seen his...