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Falcao Making Records in Europe

Publicado  Thursday, May 5, 2011


Villarreal - Sensation Radamel Falcao with FC Porto in European competition this season apparently has not stopped. Leg II Semifinal contra Villarreal striker became the arena of Colombian passports were incised record in scoring affairs.

In the action held at El Madrigal on Friday (05/06/2011) pm dawn before, Falcao scored one goal in the second round that could bring superior Porto. Before the end of The Dragons lost 2-3 but still qualify for the finals since winning the aggregate 7-4.

One goal is increase the coffers of Aquarius zodiac goal striker was finished 16 of 14 matches that have been played at the Europa League 2010/2011. That means Falcao had passed the record of German legend, Juergen Klinsmann.

Klinsmann previously held the record for most goals in one season in European competition (as well as in the UEFA Cup)-long name-Europa League, the 15 goals playing for Bayern Munich 1995/1996 season.

Falcao was still a chance to extend that record because it still had the final fight Porto Braga contra Park in Dublin, 18 May. With their performance this time, it predicted 25-year footballer can do it.

"This is a dream. When I came to Europe I dreamed of doing great things and Porto adalah team with top quality," said Falcao as reported by Reuters.

"I knew we could achieve this. We have made ​​great strides but we also have to win the final in Dublin," due diligence.

Record for most goals a season player in the UEFA Cup / Europa League

16 Falcao (FC Porto, 2010/11)
15 Juergen Klinsmann (FC Bayern Munich, 1995/96)
14 John Wark (Ipswich Town FC, ​​1981/82)
12 Derlei (FC Porto, 2002/03)

Record for most goals a season player in the Cup / Champions League

14 Jose Altafini (AC Milan, 1962/1963)
12 Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United, 2002/2003)
12 Ferenc Puskás (Real Madrid, 1959/1960)
11 Claudio Sulser (FC Grasshopper, 1978/1979)

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