“All the children of Manchester dream of succeeding in this theater. I have fulfilled my dreams here”, it was Bobby Charlton’s words that led Old Trafford to take the nickname of Theater of Dreams. In a magical stadium full of history, James Rodríguez scored a great goal on his debut that helped his team salvage a draw.
The Everton midfielder entered the list of Colombians who have been able to celebrate at Old Trafford. Hamilton Ricard was the first and then Falcao García did, who spent a season at Manchester United. James Rodríguez had already spoken of the importance of playing in historic stadiums, where he always tries to score as he did at the Bernabéu, Allianz Arena and Maracana.
Hamilton Ricard con el Middlesbrough
It was on the 19th date of the Premier League of the 1998/199 season. Hamilton was already a fixture at Middlesbrough, the forward opened the scoring in a historic 2-3 victory. It was a goal of 9, receiving only in the area. That score made Alex Ferguson pay attention to the Colombian. In the end the signing was not given.
Falcao and his goals at Old Trafford
El Tigre played only one season for Manchester United, it was after his severe knee injury. He played 26 games, 14 as a starter and scored four goals, two of them at Old Trafford. The first was on October 5, 2014 on matchday 7. It was against Everton in a close match. The match went 1-1 and at minute 62, Di María assisted Falcao to send her inside. Celebration with all the public.
The second goal was in the 3-1 victory against Leicester on the 23rd date. Van Persie’s shot, the goalkeeper released and the Colombian came to look for the rebound to send it inside.
James Rodríguez with Everton
It was at minute 52. James put together the play from behind and in a combination with Digne and Doucouré got the score. The French midfielder sent her to the area, for the Colombian to control her and finish off powerful to beat De Gea.
Other Colombians who have marked Manchester United
Hamilton Ricard – Middlesbrough
Hugo Rodallega – Wigan – Outside Old Trafford
Camilo Zuniga – Watford – Outside Old Trafford
James Rodriguez – Everton