Youssef En-Nesyri, the Sevilla player, made a strong comeback from injury by scoring a crucial goal in their UEFA Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven. This goal also cemented his place as the top Moroccan scorer in the history of the competition. Read on to discover more about this remarkable achievement.

Youssef En-Nesyri, Sevilla, UEFA Champions League, Historic Moroccan Achievement

Introduction:

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Youssef En-Nesyri, the Sevilla player, demonstrated his triumphant return after recovering from injury. He scored a crucial goal for his team against PSV Eindhoven in the second round of matches in the UEFA Champions League group stage. This achievement also elevated him to the status of the highest-scoring Moroccan player in the history of the continental competition. Additionally, in the same group, Sevilla had a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal provided a reassuring message to his national team coach, Walid Regragui, ahead of the upcoming international break.

A Historic Achievement:

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal not only secured the win for Sevilla but also allowed him to surpass the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Marouane Chamakh. He reached an impressive total of 9 goals in the UEFA Champions League, making him the highest-scoring Moroccan player in the history of this prestigious competition.

Match Recap:

At the Philips Stadion, the match between Sevilla and PSV Eindhoven saw its fair share of drama. Nemanja Gudelj gave Sevilla the lead with a goal in the 68th minute. However, Luuk de Jong equalized for PSV Eindhoven with a penalty kick in the 86th minute.

But just one minute later, Youssef En-Nesyri, the Moroccan forward, netted Sevilla’s second goal. The late drama continued as Jordan Teze scored a last-gasp equalizer for the home team in injury time.

Youssef En-Nesyri’s Critique:

After the match, Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla criticized the refereeing, accusing it of being the reason for the 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.

He said, “We were deprived of the win due to the referees.”

He emphasized that the first goal by Pedrosa was not a handball, referring to the disallowed goal in the 55th minute, and “the second, the foul against Sergio (Ramos), was not a foul.”

Regarding the incident involving Sergio Ramos that led to PSV Eindhoven’s second goal in the 95th minute, he said, “I was in front of him, and he didn’t commit any foul.”

Speaking about the team’s performance, Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored the second goal, expressed his satisfaction with the team and the way they played throughout the 90 minutes. However, he acknowledged that in football, anything can happen.

He added, “We conceded two goals, but we also scored two goals, so I’m happy for the team’s effort, and now we’ll wait for what’s next.”

On his ankle discomfort, which raised doubts about his participation in the match, he said, “I feel some pain, but the most important thing is to help the team.”

He further stated, “I’m not in my perfect condition; I feel some pain in the ankle, but I want to contribute. That’s what matters most to me.”

Sevilla now occupies the third position in Group B with two points from two draws, as Lance leads the group with 4 points, followed by Arsenal with 3 points after the French team defeated the Gunners 2-1.

Sergio Ramos’ Take:

Sevilla’s defender, Sergio Ramos, also commented on the 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, emphasizing that the referee, Danièle Orsato, played a more significant role than necessary during the match.

He said, “The decisions came a little too quickly, but you have VAR to make sure and see things more clearly. The penalty kick, Pedrosa’s disallowed goal… there were a lot of things.”

Ramos added, “In this competition, refereeing tends to be more lenient, but it seems that everything was against us today.”

He continued, “We have to keep learning,” expressing that he felt “a bit frustrated” because his team played a “good match,” and they will leave with a “bittersweet taste” due to the draw.

He concluded, “When you don’t secure all three points, the happiness is not complete. It’s unfortunate. Getting three points is challenging in this competition.”