Viktor Gyökeres y Benjamin Šeško, duelo Leipzig Sporting en la UEFA Champions League

GYÖKERES AND SESKO SCORE GOALS

Leipzig-Sporting saw two scorers who interest Barcelona shine

Published:22/01/2025 - 22:48h

Updated:23/01/2025 - 09:17h

Viktor Gyökeres and Benjamin Šeško did not miss their appointment with the goal in the duel between RB Leipzig and Sporting Club de Portugal in the UEFA Champions League

Calendar of FC Barcelona

The FC Barcelona has a plan for the upcoming summer market to explore the alternative of signing a top-level center forward, a player who can take over from Robert Lewandowski as the main reference in the Blaugrana attack. In this regard, there are various options being considered by the club's sporting direction to undertake a recruitment process. Although the Catalan side seems to be in a good position to make signings following their entry into the 1:1 rule, this does not seem to be the easiest process of all.

In this seventh matchday of the UEFA Champions League, surely the Barcelona team was closely watching a particular match: the clash between RB Leipzig and Sporting Club de Portugal (2-1). In this game, two players that are of interest to the club to strengthen their attack were in action, both having the opportunity to showcase their goal-scoring abilities in this intriguing encounter.

Benjamin Sesko scored his fifth goal in the last five matches

The first to find the back of the net was the 21-year-old Slovenian forward, Benjamin Sesko. This player has been considered an attractive alternative for the Barça attack due to his agility and speed, traits that differ from the typical static '9' profile. Additionally, he has a voracious goal-scoring instinct.

In the match against Sporting CP, Benjamin Sesko opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Despite his height of 1.94 meters, the Slovenian showed notable agility and skill as he converted a cross from the left side by sliding in to send the ball into the back of the net, demonstrating his efficiency in front of goal.

Viktor Gyökeres scored his fifth goal in the last three matches

However, the imposing striker from the Lisbon team, Viktor Gyökeres, a player that FC Barcelona has on its radar, did not lag behind and equalized the score in the 75th minute. On this occasion, the Swedish 'predator' displayed two key aspects of his game: firstly, his excellent one-on-one ability as he evaded the opposing defender with a precise cut, and secondly, his proficiency with both feet, as he struck a powerful shot with his left foot (being right-footed), leaving the Leipzig goalkeeper with no chance.

Unfortunately for the Swedish forward, the tie would be short-lived, as just three minutes later, in the 78th minute, Yussuf Poulsen put Leipzig ahead, thus sealing the victory for the German team (2-1). This exciting goal-fest between Gyökeres and Sesko surely would have provided some insights for Barcelona.