Sweden were assured of finishing at the top of their group. But led by Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedes did not provide details against Azerbaijan this Tuesday, November 19 in the League of Nations.
32 goals in mid-November
After a largely controlled campaign, Sweden hosted Azerbaijan, dead last in Group 1 of Nations League C with one point. Guaranteed to be promoted to League B since the success against Slovakia, Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men had no pressure at the start of this meeting. But if there was nothing at stake for the team, the goal-hungry Viktor Gyökeres took advantage of this match to score a quadruple, and thus become top scorer in the Nations League in all leagues combined. , in front of a certain Erling Haaland. Largely thanks to him, Sweden finished undefeated with five wins and one draw.
The Sporting player concluded his group stage with nine goals, while the City player scored seven. The 26-year-old Swede is now at 32 goals scored in all competitions.
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In addition to being first in the Nations League with Sweden, he is currently leading the Portuguese championship with his club, but also second in the Champions League, behind Liverpool.
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