Colombian Luis Fernando Muriel has reason to speak in Italy and it is not for less, he is looking for Cristiano Ronaldo, from whom he is separated by only five goals in the scoreboard. The striker of Atalanta and the Colombian national team has already overtaken Zlatan Ibrahimovic and with the goal scored on Wednesday against Crotone, he scored 15 goals and ranked third in the table.
The Atlantic is five goals behind Ronaldo, Juventus and three goals behind Romelu Lukaku, Inter, which is at the top of the top scorers in Italy. He is getting closer to surpassing that score record that in the previous season allowed him to turn 19 goals into 41 games.
Muriel scored decisive goals for the Bergamo team and whenever she scored, her team did not lose: there were three draws and ten victories. “Luisfer” has scored two doubles this season and his favorite rival is Crotone, who has scored three goals this season.
But that’s not all, the Colombian not only scores, but also inspires assists; He did it six times, most recently Josip Ilicic on Wednesday, in the fourth touchdown against Crotone.
Next Monday, at 14:45, Atalanta will visit nothing more and nothing less than the leaders of Serie A (Inter), which will be an attractive duel of scorers between Lukaku and Muriel.
This good news coming from Italy motivates Selection Colombia, because it is, without a doubt, one of the most connected. His talent is undeniable, and the awards do not end, he responds well to the confidence of his coach and this has him as one of the references in Italian football. For now, wait for the top of the markers led by the CR7 historian.
Top 5 scorers in Italy
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus (20 goals)
2. Romelu Lukaku – Inter (18 goals)
3. Luis Fernando Muriel – Atalanta (15 goals)
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – AC Milan (14 goals)
5. Ciro Inmobile – Lazio (14 goals)
Muriel’s 15 goals
Goal vs Crotone, 5-1 victory for Atalanta
He turned the third 50 minutes into the game.
Goal vs Napoli, 4-2 victory
Muriel scored the third in the 71st minute.
Goal vs Cagliari, victory 0-1
The Colombian scored in the 90th minute.
Goal vs Turin, empath 3-3
Luis Fernando reported the third in the 21st minute.
Goal vs Udinese, equal 1-1
Muriel equalized in the 44th minute.
Goal vs Benevento, 1-4 victory
The attacker reported in the 86th minute, condemning the final score.
Goals vs Parma, 3-0 victory
Muriel opened the scoring in the 15th minute.
Goal vs Sassuolo, 5-1 victory
He reported the fifth at 67 minutes.
Two annotations vs Bologna, tied 2-2
The first was scored from a penalty, at 22 minutes. The second came a minute later.
Goal vs Roma, 4-1 victory
Muriel scored in the 72nd minute, set 3-1.
Two touchdowns vs Crotone, 1-2 victory
Annotations at 26 ‘and 38’ of play.
Goal vs Cagliari, victory 5-2
He became the first at that banquet of goals, at the height of the 7th minute.
Goal vs Turin, 2-4 victory
He scored the second for Atalanta, at 21 ‘. It was his first goal of the season for Serie A.