The Mexican midfielder scored the second goal of the Amsterdam team in the victory against Lille in the Champions League.

The Ajax of Amsterdam prevailed in the Johan Cruyff Arena 3-0 at Lille de France within the first day of Group H of the UEFA Champions League, Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez scored the second score of the Dutch team.

The Amsterdam squad went ahead on the scoreboard at 18 minutes thanks to the Quincy Promes goal, managing to subdue the French throughout the first half.

Edson Álvarez was present at minute 50, after receiving a filtered pass from Brazilian David Neres, the Mexican went to meet the ball inside the area and took a powerful cross shot that left goalkeeper Mike Maignan without chances.

The one in charge of closing the account was the Argentine Nicolás Tagliafico at 62 minutes, putting the final 3-0 in favor of the Dutch who dedicated themselves to managing their wide advantage.

With this result, Ajax is the leader of the sector with a better goal difference than Valencia, who won 1-0 against Chelsea.

Source: Excelsior