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Chukwueze equals Messi's record at Santiago Bernabeu

His brilliant performance in Villarreal's 3-2 win against Madrid also won him the man-of-the-match title. 
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Samuel Chukwueze

A brilliant man-of-the-match performance by Samuel Chukwueze against Real Madrid on Saturday, April 8, 2023, saw the yellow submarines, Villarreal takes down Madrid 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward found the back of the net twice, as he inspired the club to an astonishing win that saw them record yet another win against Real Madrid. 

Chukwueze also completed the most dribbles in the game against Real Madrid, equaling Lionel Messi's record.

According to Optajose who tweeted  “In MD 28, Samuel Chukwueze became the first player to complete 7 dribbles in a LaLiga against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu (7 out of 8) since Lionel Messi in April 2017 (7 out of 11). MVP.”

The 23-year-old has also vowed to improve his performance saying, “The future will be much better, I have to improve. It’s a dream to score that goal and to win here.”