Samuel Chukwueze Nets Brace As Villarreal Beat Real Madrid in La Liga

• Villarreal on Saturday night, 8 April, produced stunning performance to beat Real Madrid in La Liga tie
• Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze was the man of the match after scoring a brace in the tie
• The Super Eagles forward is now the second Villarreal player to score a brace against Real Madrid at the Santiago

Super Eagles impressive winger Samuel Chukwueze on Saturday, 8 April, broke Diego Forlan's record at Villarreal after the Nigerian scored a brace against Real Madrid in La Liga battle.

The 23-year-old was the nightmare for Los Blancos in the tough encounter and he has been the topic of discussions among football fans and pundits.

Going into this game, Real Madrid playing at home and occupying second position on the standings wanted to impress their fans, but their visitors were more determined to get the win.

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Los Blancos started the tie with flurry of attack, and they waited for only 16th minute when Pau Torres' own goal gave them the lead.

Chukwueze then restored parity for Villarreal via a stunning shot with goalkeeper Courtois left helpless despite trying to save the ball.

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Brazilian wonder-kid Junior gave Real Madrid the lead in the 48th minute, before Morales levelled up for the visitors in the 70th minute.

How did Chukwueze break record?

According to the report on Daily Post, the Nigerian is now the second Villarreal player to score a brace in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid, after Diego Forlan in May 2006.

Why Chukwueze did not join Arsenal

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze disclosed that he was close to joining London club Arsenal shortly after the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup.

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Chukwueze stated that the potential deal fell off as the Gunners could not agree with his academy.

The winger was part of the Golden Eaglets that conquered the world in Chile, scoring three goals at the tournament to win the Bronze Ball personally.

After the tournament, several clubs jostled to sign the teenager, including English Premier League giants Arsenal.