Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq, will be desperate to end his goal drought of 416 days which dates back to September 3, 2022, when he features for Real Sociedad in their UEFA Champions League game away at Benfica on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Sadiq last scored against Atletico Madrid and has not found the back of the net in the 11 games he has played since he returned from a cruciate ligament injury.
The Nigerian has made 10 substitute appearances so far this season for Real Sociedad, the Spanish side will hope their striker adds to his tally in the encounter as they hope to maintain their lead in Group D having recorded a win and a draw from their opening two games.
Expressing his excitement about playing in the competition, Sadiq told Omasports, “It’s a dream for every footballer and I’m living my dream. I hope to score in the tournament as well.”
The La Liga side will be buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Salzburg on matchday two.
La Real had Mikel Oyarzabal and Brais Mendez’s goals in the opening 30 minutes to thank for the early advantage and they held on until the final whistle.
That triumph was Sociedad’s first Champions League group-stage victory since defeating Galatasaray in September 2003 (they got one point from 18 in the 2013-14 group phase).
The San Sebastian side travel to Lisbon looking to continue their unbeaten run in this season’s competition, but they must prepare for a barrage from a motivated side backed by the home support at Estadio da Luz.
While the unconvincing 1-0 victory over Real Mallorca last Saturday does little for optimism, La Real’s ambition to progress from Group D should fuel them at Benfica.
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