Feyenoord Tops Champions League Group E After 3-1 Win Over Lazio, Led by Gimenez Double
Feyenoord rises in Champions League rankings after goals from Santiago Gimenez and Ramiz Zerrouki, leaving Atletico Madrid and Lazio trailing behind.
Overview
- Feyenoord claimed a 3-1 victory over Lazio in the Champions League Group E match on October 25, led by Santiago Gimenez with two goals.
- Mexico's Santiago Gimenez netted his debut goal in the Champions League, becoming the second Mexican player to do so following Edson Alvarez's goal for Ajax against Lille in 2019.
- Midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki contributed the second goal of the game, amplifying Feyenoord's lead before half-time.
- Despite a penalty conversion by Lazio's Pedro Rodriguez in the 83rd minute, the Feyenoord's substantial lead remained unchallenged.
- With this win, Feyenoord has moved to the top of Champions League Group E with six points, ahead of Atletico Madrid and Lazio.