The Colombian striker was crucial in the Yellows’ win with two goals and a brilliant back-heel assist for Baena
Inspired. Carlos Bacca led Villarreal CF to their third win in this season’s UEFA Europa League. The Colombian striker scored two goals and provided a spectacular back-heel assist from Álex Baena. It was an exhibition for the Yellows No.9, who has already scored three goals this season. “I’m very happy to be able to help the team with my goals. I work daily to have nights like this. I hope to continue enjoying the trust and the minutes that the coach is giving me and be able to pay him back with my performance,” he said.
With his two goals yesterday, the Colombian striker has become the fourth top scorer in UEFA Europa League history with 21 goals, only behind Radamel Falcao (30), Aritz Aduriz (26) and former team-mate Kevin Gameiro (22).
More than happy with the win, Carlos Bacca wanted to recognise the effort of the Villarreal CF maintenance staff, who, with their hard work, made the game possible after the heavy rainfall in Vila-real: “We can’t forget their work. They put in a lot of effort so the could be played. I want to congratulate them because without them, we couldn’t have won and I couldn’t have scored my goals.”
