Falcao's Fantastic Five
10 December 2012
Radamel Falcao was over the moon on Sunday, after he scored five goals in a match for the first time in his career.
The Colombian international striker demolished Deportivo La Coruna to take his tally for Atletico Madrid to 16 in 15 matches so far this season.
He is almost certainly the best out-an-out striker in the world based on his unstoppable form over the past two years, and is arguably the second best player in La Liga at the moment.
“I scored five in a game when I was little in Bogota," ‘El Tigre’ told Atletico's website on Sunday night.
"And I got four playing for Porto against Villarreal but never five as a professional.
"I was very excited when I came to Atletico Madrid. It was a personal challenge to play in this great league with such a lot of good players
"I am enjoying it. I have a great squad around me who are supporting me and helping me a great deal to develop as a professional."
Falcao’s latest confirmation of his single-minded hunger for goals is sure to increase the clamour for his signature.
But for now he remains Atleti’s most lethal weapon, and the player most responsible for ensuring Los Rojiblancos continue to enjoy an edifying five-point lead over their neighbours Real Madrid.
And Atletico manager Diego Simeone says that while Falcao remains at the Vicente Calderon, the club will relish his presence in their midst.
"[Falcao’s] people love him, his team mates respect him a great deal and they follow his lead on the pitch," Simeone said simply.
"Today is an historic day for him.
"I don't know if any other Atletico player will score five goals in a match. I hope that's the case.
"Falcao represents ambition, excitement, always wanting more. When the game allows and he has his chances he really is very difficult to mark."
comments
2nd best to 2 greats (Messi & CR7)
Submitted by: Benreg
Date: 13 December 2012, Time: 07:10:53
The 2nd best? Mr editor be serious...
Submitted by: Elmango
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 12:37:53
Falcao is the best, but nt in da same category as CR7
Submitted by: Elmango
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 12:33:59
i must admit, falcao is gud bt he is no wer near zlatan ibra. As 4 being de second, datz bull sheet
Submitted by: steamela
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 10:30:33
@steamela, don't you know who is the best player in La Liga, even a 1 year old knows Messi.. So stop criticising the poor editor and let him do his job, jereeee!!!!!
Submitted by: Ngalonde
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 10:22:47
Messi is naturally gifted and Ronaldo as well by his own standard.. But I think people should stop comparing the two football greats!
Submitted by: Ngalonde
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 10:14:27
second best player in la liga! After who? Mr cowditor i wish sum1 could fire your black 's' . U dnt deserve dis job
Submitted by: steamela
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 09:15:50
second best player in la liga! After who? Mr cowditor i wish sum1 could fire black 's' . U dnt deserve dis job
Submitted by: steamela
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 09:15:11
who are the defenders in La Liga, mnxm!
Submitted by: 12thBuccaneer
Date: 11 December 2012, Time: 02:59:31
Second best player in la liga?????? It seemz lyk scorin goalz iz wat mak playerz best in ths dayz. Only strikerz r gven credit n its a shame to thoz midfielderz, defenderz n keeperz.
Submitted by: Bardzzz
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 22:26:42