River struggle for goals as Borja nets twice in Asian Champions League | OneFootball

In the River world, the current football situation is going through a phase of questions following the recent defeat against Tigre. Marcelo Gallardo is dedicated to the complex task of restoring confidence in his attackers, who are experiencing a negative streak in front of the goal that is starting to make the fans impatient. However, in a twist of fate that highlights the absences, the figure of Miguel Borja is once again making headlines for his effectiveness abroad. The Colombian forward seems to have regained his best form in the Middle East, where the "hummingbird" celebration has become a common sight in Al Wasl's recent performances.

This Tuesday, in the round of 16 of the Asian Champions 2, Borja confirmed his great moment by scoring a double against Iraq's Al Zawraa Sport Club. The Colombian striker needed just five minutes to open the scoring and put his team ahead on Iraqi soil. Later, after the home team's temporary equalizer, the "Hummingbird" appeared again in the second half to put the United Arab Emirates team back in the lead. With these two goals, the former River player confirms that his adaptation to Asian football has been immediate, scoring goals both in the domestic championship and on the international stage.

Despite the Colombian's brilliant individual performance, the collective result was not as expected. Al Wasl ended up succumbing to the local pressure and lost 3-2 in the first leg of the series. Now, Borja's team will be forced to come back in the return match, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates next week. Meanwhile, in Núñez, the striker's effectiveness in distant lands generates a mix of nostalgia and debate, highlighting the void left by his goal-scoring ability in the "Muñeco" scheme for the remainder of the 2026 season.

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