Christantus Uche stepped up for Getafe in their LaLiga opener, inspiring a 2-0 win at Celta Vigo with a goal and an assist – www.isagoal.com reports.
According to Marca, coach Jose Bordalás praised the Nigerian midfielder, saying, “He’s our player. We have complete confidence in him and all his teammates.”
The night began with uncertainty, as Los Azulones traveled with just 14 senior players due to LaLiga’s strict registration rules.
Despite the challenges, Uche created Adrian Liso’s opener in the 47th minute and later doubled the lead with a composed strike inside the box.
His performance earned him the Man of the Match award and a unique place in history as the first Getafe player since Riki in 2005 to both score and assist in a season opener.
Bordalás insisted Uche’s quality is no surprise, but financial restrictions could force Getafe to consider offers for him this summer.
This article was updated 3 days ago