Samuel Lino experienced a special afternoon at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium this Sunday (8), scoring his first goal for Atlético Madrid in the 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad. The Brazilian, who occupies the left lane in Diego Simeone’s scheme, put the local team ahead in the 22nd minute. Mikel Oyarzabal equalized the score at 73′, but Antoine Griezmann managed to secure the victory for the Madrid team from the penalty spot at 89′.
This is the fourth consecutive victory for “Colchonero”, who with this result climbed to fourth place in LaLiga with 19 points, five behind the leader Real Madrid. Therefore, his collective joy allows Lino to enjoy his great personal achievement even more.
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Samuel Lino, happy for his present in Madrid
“For me it makes me proud, I’m playing, in training I give my all to be in the eleven and the coach and the team show me confidence. “It’s going well for me and for the team, I have continuity and now we have to continue working, we have a stop and then we’ll continue with this good moment.”
The 23-year-old attacker, who today plays a role that also requires sacrifice in defense, is enjoying his first season with Atleti. Although the club signed him in July 2022, last year he was loaned to Valencia.
Tu primer gol con la rojiblanca nunca se olvida ❤️🤍
SAMU ⚡️ LINO pic.twitter.com/OCYSpBKwY8
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) October 10, 2023
Emerging from Sao Bernardo, the native of Santo André went through the Flamengo youth teams on his way to Gil Vicente in Portugal, which eventually allowed him to make the jump to Spain. His contract with Atlético Madrid expires only in 2027, so he still has a lot to offer in the Spanish capital.
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