The Colombian Luis Fernando Muriel gives something to talk about in Italy and no wonder, he is on the lookout for Cristiano Ronaldo, from whom he is separated by only five goals in the scoring table. The striker from Atalanta and the Colombia national team already beat Zlatan Ibrahimovic and with the goal he scored this Wednesday in Crotone, he reached 15 points and placed third in the table.
The Atlantic player is five goals away from Ronaldo, from Juventus, and three from Romelu Lukaku, from Inter, who are at the top of the top scorers in Italy. He is getting closer to surpassing that scoring record that in the previous season allowed him to convert 19 goals in 41 games.
Muriel has scored decisive goals for the Bergamo squad and whenever he has scored, his team has not lost: there have been three draws and ten victories. ‘LUISFER’ has scored two doubles this season and his favorite rival is Crotone, who has scored three goals this season.
But that’s not all, the Colombian not only scores but also inspires with assists; has done so on six occasions, the most recent being this Wednesday to Josip Ilicic, in the fourth annotation against Crotone.
Next Monday, at 2:45 pm, Atalanta will visit none other than the leader of Serie A (Inter), which will be an attractive duel of scorers between Lukaku and Muriel.
This good news coming from Italy motivates Selección Colombia, as it is certainly one of the most plugged. His talent is undeniable and the praise is not exhausted, he responds well to the confidence of his coach and this has him as one of the benchmarks in Italian football. For now, he watches the top scorers leading the historic CR7.
Top 5 scorers in Italy
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus (20 goals)
2. Romelu Lukaku – Inter (18 goals)
3. Luis Fernando Muriel – Atalanta (15 goals)
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – AC Milan (14 goals)
5. Ciro Inmobile – Lazio (14 goals)
Muriel’s 15 goals
Goal vs Crotone, 5-1 victory for Atalanta
He converted the third in the 50th minute of the match.
Goal vs Napoli, 4-2 victory
Muriel scored the third in the 71st minute.
Goal against Cagliari, 0-1 victory
The Colombian scored in the 90th minute.
Goal against Turin, tie 3-3
Luis Fernando was reported with the third in the 21st minute.
Goal vs Udinese, draw 1-1
Muriel equalized in the 44th minute.
Goal against Benevento, 1-4 victory
The striker was reported in the 86th minute, sentencing the final score.
Goals against Parma, 3-0 victory
Muriel opened the scoring in the 15th minute.
Goal against Sassuolo, 5-1 victory
It was reported with the fifth in the 67th minute.
Two scores vs Bologna, draw 2-2
The first scored from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. The second came a minute later.
Goal vs Rome, 4-1 victory
Muriel scored in the 72nd minute, the partial 3-1.
Two scores vs. Crotone, 1-2 win
Scores in the 26 ‘and 38’ of the game.
Goal vs Cagliari, 5-2 victory
He converted the first to this banquet of goals, at the height of the 7th minute.
Goal against Turin, 2-4 victory
He scored the second goal for Atalanta, in the 21st minute. It was his first goal of the season for Serie A.