Romero's Levante stunner crowned goal of the weekend: 'Pure art'
Marca's La Pizarra de Quintana panel unanimously selected Romero's technical masterpiece against Espanyol as La Liga's finest finish from matchday 19.
A technically sublime finish that would make Benjamin Pavard blush has stolen the show in La Liga’s latest round of fixtures.
‘Pure art’ from Levante’s Romero
The verdict is in from Radio Marca’s expert panel show La Pizarra de Quintana, and they’ve been absolutely bowled over by Romero’s screamer in Levante’s clash with Espanyol. The commentators were unanimous in crowning it the goal of matchday 19, with the execution described as nothing short of “pure art”.
What made this goal particularly special wasn’t just the technical brilliance but the match context between Levante and Espanyol, giving it that extra bit of spice. The panel likened it to a “Pavard-style” finish, drawing parallels with the French defender’s famous technique.
Other contenders from the weekend
While Romero walked away with the honours, the weekend wasn’t short of other spectacular efforts:
- The finish immediately evoked memories of Nacho’s famous goal for Spain, according to the panel
- Mikautadze’s clinical finish from Moleiro’s assist was highlighted as another standout contender
Despite these worthy challengers, it was the aesthetic quality and sheer difficulty of Romero’s strike that made it the dog’s dinner this weekend. The technique, placement and execution all combined to create a moment of pure Spanish football magic.
For anyone who missed it, do yourself a favour and track down the footage - it’s proper tekkers, and shows why Spanish football remains the bread and butter for technique enthusiasts. Not Adam and Eve-ing it? Check out the highlights and judge for yourself.