Video: Argentine goal to win in the last minute :: Olé

The match was 1-1, the sixth minute of added time was in full swing and a counterattack came: what better time to celebrate a goal and give your team the victory. That is what a goalscorer like Alejo Veliz because he scored Espanyol’s 2-1 with a great right-footed shot and with his first goal they celebrated their victory over Rayo Vallecano.

The 20-year-old striker, who emerged from Rosario Central, arrived on loan from Tottenham to the Catalan team. Having been a starter in all four LaLiga matches, this Saturday he was able to score that goal which meant his first with that shirt and the first victory for the Periquitos after being promoted to Primera.

Great appearance at Canalla at the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023 in which he scored 19 goalsVeliz had also stood out in the U-20 World Cup scoring three goals for the Argentine National Team. A year ago he made the jump to Europe because Tottenham bought him for 17 million dollars. However, In that first semester he only had eight games and one goal.

In January of this year he was loaned to Sevillabut far from changing his reality he ended up participating even less. He didn’t score in six games in which he played a total of 31 minutes. Little to nothing. On his return to England and a new lack of continuity at Spurs the possibility of moving to Espanyol arose, on loan and without an option. He started playing a lot and already shouted for the first time.

“Well parakeets, here from the stadium I am very happy for this victory and I would like to give it to all of you who deserve it for always supporting us.“Big hug and see you next game,” was Alejo’s message on the club’s social media just after the game ended and he was still on the pitch.

It ended up being a great comeback for Espanyol. Because he started losing in Barcelona receiving to Rayo Vallecano where Augusto Batalla and Oscar Trejo were substitutes. And despite not being able to score goals in the first three games (0-1 vs. Valladolid, 0-1 vs. Real Sociedad and 0-0 vs. Atlético Madrid), goals from Carlos Romero and then Veliz sparked joy. Fundamental for the fight from below.