Atletico player recreates Van Basten's masterpiece

In the Netherlands ' 3-1 win over Feyenoord in Group E of the Champions League, Atletico striker Mario Hermoso volleyed home from an angle almost identical to the legendary Marco Van Basten's masterpiece in the Euro 1988 final.

In the 57th minute of the Feyenoord - Atletico Madrid match on the evening of November 28, Hermoso increased the score to 2-0 for the Spanish team. After a high pass into the penalty area from his teammate, the Spanish player volleyed with his left foot from a narrow angle. The ball went into the far corner of the goal, surprising the goalkeeper and Feyenoord defenders.

Mario Hermoso scored a one-touch volley in Atletico Madrid's 3-1 win over Feyenoor in the Champions League on November 28, similar to Van Basten's masterpiece in the Euro 1988 final. Photo: AFP — Mario Hermoso scored a one-touch volley in Atletico Madrid's 3-1 win over Feyenoor in the Champions League on November 28, similar to Van Basten's masterpiece in the Euro 1988 final. Photo: *AFP*

According to AS , Hermoso recreated Van Basten's masterpiece. In 1988, in the Euro final between the Netherlands and the former Soviet Union, the former player volleyed with his right foot from a similar angle to seal a 2-0 victory for the Netherlands.

"Mario 'Van Basten' Hermoso and the unbelievable goal", AS headlined after the Feyenoord - Atletico match.

Van Basten's volley — Van Basten's masterpiece against the Soviet Union in the Euro 1988 final.

Before Hermoso's goal, Lutsharel Geertruida's own goal in the 14th minute gave Atletico a 1-0 lead. In the 77th minute, Feyenoord reduced the score to 1-2, but could not take the point. In the 81st minute, another home player, Santiago Gimenez also scored an own goal, helping Atletico seal a 3-1 victory.

Atletico top Group E of the Champions League after their win in the Netherlands and have secured their place in the round of 16. The Spanish side have 11 points after five games, one more than Lazio and five more than Feyenoord. Lazio have also qualified for the next round, while Feyenoord have been relegated to the Europa League. Bottom team Celtic have just one point.

Atletico will host Lazio on December 14. A win or draw in their final group match will ensure they qualify for the next round as group winners.

Thanh Quy

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