João Cancelo decisive! Ex-Benfica man hurts Atlético in Barcelona (Video) | OneFootball

continues to show that he still has a lot to offer football. Last Saturday, April 4, the former Benfica defender played a decisive role in Barcelona’s win over Atlético Madrid (2-1), leading the move that resulted in Robert Lewandowski’s goal and securing three more points for the Catalans.

In a week in which an interview with the 31-year-old player on Canal 11 was also revealed, in which he discusses a possible return to Benfica, João Cancelo once again proved that his return to Catalonia has turned out to be a winning move, allowing the defender to regain his fitness and influence, something he had lost while playing for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

According to footage that has been circulating online, with the clock showing 87 minutes played, João Cancelo dribbled past Atlético midfielder Thiago Almada. In the same move, the Portugal international ended up ‘sitting down’ the Argentine, creating an opening for a shot.

With no opponent in front of him, the former Benfica academy player struck powerfully toward Atlético Madrid’s goal; however, Moussa denied the Portuguese defender. By parrying the ball back out, the Argentine goalkeeper allowed Robert Lewandowski to score on the rebound, with the Polish striker making no mistake in giving Barcelona the win.

Before this decisive moment, the match had actually started better for Atlético Madrid, who took the lead in the 39th minute through Simeone, the coach’s son. However, three minutes later, Marcus Rashford made it 1-1 (42’). With this important win, Barcelona strengthen their lead at the top of La Liga, opening up a seven-point gap over Real Madrid, who lost to Mallorca (2-1) and are now closer to the title.

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