Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive Copa del Rey form, scoring in Sevilla’s 3-1 victory over UE Olot in the second round on Thursday night.
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The Nigerian forward, who had already netted twice in Sevilla’s 3-0 first-round win against Las Rozas, struck again in the 73rd minute, extending Sevilla’s lead to 3-0. Though the Spanish lower division side managed a late consolation goal in the 92nd minute, Sevilla’s dominant performance secured their passage to the next round.
Despite his strong performances in the Copa del Rey, Iheanacho is still searching for his first La Liga goal, having made seven league appearances since joining the Spanish club.
Meanwhile, over in Italy, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was part of Lazio’s starting XI in their 3-1 Coppa Italia triumph over Napoli. The midfielder showcased his talent before being substituted in the 73rd minute, as Lazio secured a commanding win to advance in the competition.
Both players have been showcasing their skills in European competitions, with fans eager to see more contributions in their respective domestic leagues.