After netting his second goal of the season in spectacular fashion, Marcos Alonso reflected on a precious three points and revealed Callum Hudson-Odoi’s part in his last-gasp winner…
It has not been an easy season for Alonso, with Ben Chilwell’s summer arrival adding further competition on the left of defence, yet the Spaniard’s penchant for a special goal is clearly undiminished.
With just seconds left on the clock at the Etihad Stadium and a draw not the worst result for Thomas Tuchel’s men at the home of the champions-in-waiting, Alonso’s intent was clear to see.
He drove forward into the box, anticipating Timo Werner’s advance down the right and eventual delivery into the box. Hudson-Odoi almost got there first but nothing was getting in Alonso’s way.
His contact from eight yards out was scrappy but that proved a blessing as the ball looped over Ederson and into the back of the City net to seal a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
After the game, there was an acknowledgement of the goal as his standout moment of a difficult campaign.
‘I’m very happy, especially because it’s been a tough season,’ he said. ‘I do my best every time I play to put pressure on the manager and try to play more.
‘That’s what I want and I think every time I play I’ve done well so that’s what I need to keep doing. With the goal today, it was very emotional and I’m very happy for that.’
