LIGA - Radamel Falcao's thunderous debut with Rayo Vallecano

History. For some, his weight doesn't mean much in football. And yet, many examples take it upon themselves to prove the contrary. Take Radamel Falcao (35) for example. In his 7 previous matches against Athletic, the Colombian had found the net 4 times. No wonder then to see el Tigre score this Tuesday evening against the Basques on the lawn of San Mames.

Entered into play in the 76th minute, the former Monegasque offered the three points of victory to his team after additional time with a furious header (1-2, 6th day of La Liga). For his second appearance in his new colors, 35 minutes of playing time in total, the goleador scored his second goal. A great performance for the native of Santa Marta, who arrived at the very end of the transfer window.

Released from his contract with Galatasaray, he did not hesitate for long to return to Madrid, where he had shone brightly with Atletico (52 goals in 68 appearances in La Liga between 2011 and 2013). “I hope I can help the team grow with my experience, to score a lot of goals, because that's what we forwards experience. Rayo opened the doors to a comeback in La Liga, elite, I'm grateful, I hope to return them, "he recently told As.

And his thunderous debut shows he wasn't wrong. The promoted in La Liga relishes the success of his new no3. “He has been training with us for a week, he integrated very quickly, he helps the pressing. His relationship to the goal, it has always existed, “rubbed his hands his coach Andoni Iraola. "Falcao is gold bar for the Rayo", summarizes El Pais. Hope it lasts !