Girona's Taty Castellanos Makes History with Four Goals against Real Madrid
Argentine Forward becomes First Player to Net Quartet in La Liga Game against Los Blancos in 21st Century
Castellanos' goals help Girona secure a stunning 4-2 victory over Real Madrid, boosting their La Liga survival hopes.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Girona's Taty Castellanos became the first player to score four goals in a La Liga game against Real Madrid this century. Castellanos' historic performance led Girona to a memorable 4-2 victory over the Spanish giants, giving the Catalan club a massive boost in their fight to avoid relegation.
Castellanos, who joined Girona on a season-long loan from Serie A club Lazio in July 2022, has been in impressive form for the newly promoted side. The 24-year-old Argentine has netted 10 goals in 25 league appearances this season, emerging as a key player for Girona.
The match against Real Madrid was a huge test for Girona, who were facing a team in contention for the La Liga title. However, Castellanos put in a performance that will live long in the memory of Girona fans. The Argentine forward opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the 21st minute and added a second just before half-time to give Girona a 2-0 lead.
Real Madrid managed to equalize through Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, but Castellanos was not to be denied. The Argentine forward completed his hat-trick with a superb free-kick in the 74th minute, before adding his fourth in the dying minutes to seal a historic victory for Girona.
Castellanos' four goals earned him widespread praise from pundits and fans alike. The Argentine forward's performance was described as "unforgettable" and "magical," and he was hailed as a hero by Girona supporters.
The victory over Real Madrid was a major boost for Girona, who now sit 13th in the La Liga table, five points clear of the relegation zone. Castellanos' goals have been crucial to the club's survival hopes, and the Argentine forward will be hoping to continue his fine form in the remaining games of the season.
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