Nico Gonzalez didn’t just score a goal against Parma, he brought some serious magic with him, celebrating with a Harry Potter wand twirl dedicated to Weston McKennie. That goal was huge for Juventus, especially after a super frustrating first half where they couldn’t create chances and even heard some jeers from the Allianz Juventus Stadium stands.
McKennie’s Prediction Comes True
Gonzalez came off the bench and immediately flipped the script for the Bianconeri. He forced a fantastic save out of Edoardo Corvi, then hit the woodwork, and finally buried the rebound to break the deadlock. But the celebration? That was for McKennie, who was in the stands due to injury. Gonzalez explained that McKennie actually told him before the game that he would come on and score. “McKennie told me before the game that I would come on and score, so I celebrated like him. It was also his birthday this week, so I had to!” What a moment, right?
Missing the Jersey, Delivering the Goods
Gonzalez’s impact wasn’t limited to his goal and a magical celebration. He even had a hand in the second goal, harassing Parma into an error that led to Teun Koopmeiners’ angled drive. After spending last season on loan with Atletico Madrid, and with all his success with Argentina at the World Cup and various trophies, you gotta wonder if this guy is underrated. Gonzalez, for his part, keeps it simple: “I don’t know, I cannot answer that, I leave it to others to say. All I can say is that I love playing football. I missed this jersey, so I am happy because to score and get a victory, it makes me go home content.” That’s the passion you love to see, especially after such a crucial performance.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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