Next Debut against QPR On 18th August 2012, Michu made his competitive debut in an away game at Loftus Road. The forward – playing behind Danny Graham – opened the scoring with a powerful shot that trickled past a helpless Rob Green. In the second-half, Michu completed his brace with a stunningly placed shot that floated into the top corner – what a first impression! After Michu’s double, Nathan Dyer (x2) and Scott Sinclair’s goals made it 5-0 to complete an absolute rout for the Swans.

Previous Next Arsenal brace On 2nd December 2012, Michu was the deliverer in what was one of Swansea’s best ever away wins. It took 88 minutes for the opening goal, when the Spaniard finished expertly following a tremendous one-two with Luke Moore. And then in stoppage time, Michu was sent through on goal and with all the composure in the world, he slotted in to make it famous 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.

Previous Next Stamford Bridge Shocker With the Swans in the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup in January 2013, they travelled to Stamford Bridge in a tough two-legged tie with Chelsea. Just before half-time, Michu capitalised on Branislav Ivanovic’s stray pass and with just two touches…goal! This was the lethal finisher we all knew and loved. Swansea went on to win the game 2-0 after Danny Graham’s 90th minute goal. With the second leg at the Liberty finishing scoreless, it meant that the Swans were in the final.

Previous Next Star man against Qpr…again In the last home game before the long awaited Capital One Cup final at Wembley, Swansea took on a struggling QPR in a drizzly day in Wales. Michu was again the main man for the Swans, and was untouchable on that Saturday. He opened the scoring with a rather odd sliced shot that dinked over Julio Cesar, and then provided Angel Rangel with an assist minutes later. Bobby Zamora scored for the R’s just after the second-half resumed, but it was quickly cancelled out by Pablo Hernandez who replied straight afterwards. In the 67th minute, Michu sealed the Swansea win after beating Chris Samba for pace and strength before slotting in expertly to earn the Swans a 4-1 win.

Previous Next Capital one cup victory On the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium, Michu scored the second goal as the Swans looked to claim their first ever domestic trophy against Bradford City. The Spanish international calmly converted against the League Two side just before half-time, sending Michael Laudrup’s men on their way to a 5-0 triumph.

Previous Next Nearly destroying Sir Alex’s last game In the penultimate game of 2012/13, Swansea travelled to Old Trafford in what was Sir Alex Ferguson’s last ever match there as Manchester United boss. United – who were already crowned champions after a very strong campaign – took the lead through Javier Hernandez, however Michu’s second-half volley from a corner made it 1-1. His sharp run to the front post evaded everyone and he then offered a brilliant first time touch to score from a Jonathan De Guzman corner. In Sir Alex’s last game after 27 years in charge, Michu looked set to take a point off of the Scotsman until Rio Ferdinand slammed in a last minute winner.

Previous Next The Valencia win With the Europa League underway, Swansea played Valencia in their first game of the group stage. At the historic ground of the Mestalla, the Swans played some outstanding football with Michu and Wilfried Bony combining well up-front (shame it didn’t last!). Bony opened the scoring in the first-half, with Michu doubling the lead in the second-half after some great control in the box – his shot whizzing past Valencia’s ‘keeper. Jonathan De Guzman’s sublime free-kick then sealed a historic 3-0 win for Swansea at the Mestalla.