DBasia.news – The match against Osasuna was an unforgettable moment for Barcelona player Ilaix Moriba. The midfielder scored from a distance.
Barcelona won 2-0 when they visited Osasuna’s headquarters in the continued 2020-2021 LaLiga continued, at the El Sadar Stadium, Sunday (7/3) am, WIB. The first goal for Barca was scored by Jordi Alba, while the second belonged to Ilaix Moriba.
Ilaix Moriba entered in the 67th minute to replace Sergio Busquets. Entering the 83rd minute, the La Masia dropout player scored a goal from distance.
Opta Jose noted, Ilaix Moriba, who is 18 years old plus 46 days old, is the youngest player to score a goal from outside the penalty box in LaLiga this season.
“I like to shoot. I don’t know how to bend and shoot with my left foot. Thank God because it came in,” explained Ilaix, as reported by Marca.
“I will not forget this. I will remember it to death,” said the player.
“Ansu Fati is like a brother to me. I love him very much. I am delighted to score the first goal in the net he has ever done.”
Hoping to Help Barcelona
Now, the 18 year old player has registered six matches since being promoted to the first team by Ronald Koeman. The midfielder hopes to bring Barca to the LaLiga title at the end of the season.
“From the first game, Koeman told me to score goals. That’s why I did it,” said Ilaix.
“We never felt the title race was over. It will be challenging, but we will fight. It is in our DNA.”
“I learned a lot at La Masia. They taught me very well. I am very lucky. I dedicate this goal to my parents and family,” added Ilaix Moriba.