On Wednesday, Aurélien Tchouaméni scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 4-2 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 20-year-old midfielder was handed the No. 18 shirt by coach Carlo Ancelotti and made an immediate impact on the pitch.
Tchouaméni started the match as a substitute, coming on in the 65th minute for Karim Benzema. He immediately showed his pace and dribbling skills, racing down the left wing before finding space to shoot from close range. His shot found the top corner of the net, giving Real Madrid the lead and setting up a thrilling game.
The Frenchman's goal marked just his second professional goal for Real Madrid,Bundesliga Tracking having previously scored against RCD Espanyol in the Spanish Super Cup last year. It was also his first goal for France at international level.
In the aftermath of the match, Tchouaméni spoke about his new role with the club. "I'm very happy to be here," he said. "I want to work hard every day and show my quality on the pitch."
The Frenchman has been tipped as one of the future stars of French football and this impressive debut performance could only increase his prospects. He is expected to play a key role in Real Madrid's attack this season, alongside Vinicius Junior and Eden Hazard.
Overall, Tchouaméni's goal against Real Betis marks a promising start to his Real Madrid career. He will undoubtedly continue to impress and make an impact on the team both domestically and internationally.