Tag: Joselu

In the annals of football history, stories of redemption and resurrection are not uncommon. But few tales rival the remarkable transformation of Joselu Mato, a journeyman striker who has gone from the depths of despair to reaching the summit of success. A feat that seemed improbable only a few seasons ago as he struggled to showcase his goal-scoring skills.  It’s remarkable how quickly a player’s perception in football can change. In 2022, Joselu Mato was just another Real Madrid fan cheering in the stands of the Stade de France as the team won its record-extending 14th Champions League title. Now he’ll be taking part in one after leading Real Madrid to the Champions League final with two goals in three minutes. While his career has taken him to various places, his journey began in R...

Real Madrid signed Joselu on loan this past summer, knowing they needed at least a backup striker and someone who could be an out-and-out 9, even if they planned on starting Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Junior as two forwards ahead of new attacking midfielder Jude Bellingham in an experimental Carlo Ancelotti formation. The new formation has certainly paid off for Real Madrid, with the Merengues dominating LaLiga and now set to enter the Champions League Final for the second time in three years. But they would not have made it to the final without Joselu, who was a relative unknown on an international scale - or even derided by Premier League fans for his awkward time at Newcastle. Yet Spanish football fans recognize that Joselu is a top-class player. The Real Madrid academy product ...