Darwin Nunez’s flicked stunner for Liverpool vs Real Madrid overshadowed by Norwich star namesake with ‘goal of season’
DARWIN NUNEZ scored an outrageous flicked goal for Liverpool against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
But he was overshadowed by his namesake, Norwich ace Marcelino Nunez, who scored a stunner of his own against Birmingham.
Liverpool summer signing Darwin put the Reds in front at Anfield with a sublime flicked finish past Thibaut Courtois from a Mo Salah pass.
But Marcelino’s effort to put the Canaries ahead in their Championship clash against Birmingham was even better.
Footage of the goal was posted to Twitter, with fans quick to crown it as “goal of the season”.
A clearing header from Birmingham defender Kevin Long dropped invitingly for the 22-year-old to hit on the volley.
And hit it he did, smashing an incredible first time effort into the back of the net from outside of the box.
Fans on social media were left in awe by the wonderstrike.
One wrote: “Nunez may have just scored the goal of the season for @NorwichCityFC.”
Another added: “Goal of the season in the Norwich game from Nunez. Outrageous dipping volley from 25 yards.”
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Meanwhile, others joked that Marcelino’s effort trumped Darwin’s flicked finish at Anfield.
One quipped on Twitter: “The real Nunez has just scored the goal of the season #NCFC.”
And another account joked: “Best goal from Nunez tonight.”
Marcelino then netted his second of the evening to put the Canaries two goals ahead.
And while Norwich won their game against Birmingham 3-1, it was a humbling night for Liverpool.
The Reds threw away a two goal lead to lose 5-2 at Anfield, giving themselves a mountain to climb in the second leg at the Bernabeu on March 15.