“It was an incredible emotion, especially because it came on an evening in which we achieved an important victory. I was looking for this goal so much, and I must say that this year I have been really unlucky on a couple of occasions. But it’s destined to be arrived in the Champions League, so I’m really enjoying it and I’m very happy.” Good fifth for Raoul Bellanovawho after having tasted the Champions League with Inter in 2022-2023 (three appearances with 118 minutes played) last night found his first goal at the second attempt with the Dea.
Raoul’s seasonal numbers
Coming on for the last 20 minutes of the match against Arsenal, the winger who arrived this summer from Turin played 75 minutes against Shakhtar, also writing his name on the scoresheet (final result 3-0). The one made against the Ukrainians is also his first center with the Nerazzurri shirt, a tally that will undoubtedly increase if Bellanova continues to attack the flank as he is doing. Seven appearances so far, with a leading role and a growing understanding with his teammates, in particular with De Ketelaere.
Bellanova’s TMW report card
Bellanova 6.5 – After a quiet start, he dissolves like all of Atalanta and becomes a factor. First goal in the Champions League, a lot of running: a player already very important for Gasperini. From 75′ Square 6 – He tries to make himself useful with a couple of runs down the right flank. Immediately in the game.