🎥 Alexia Putellas makes instant impact against Man City ⚡️

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Emily Wilson·18 December 2024

🎥 Alexia Putellas makes instant impact against Man City ⚡️

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas returned to action in some style on Wednesday.

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The Barcelona captain has been sidelined since November 21 and forced to watch from the stands for almost one month.

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Now, she finally re-entered the pitch after 67 minutes against Manchester City in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Then, she made the most of the opportunity.

Putellas pounced on a loose ball, was awarded too much room and struck a low drive from outside the box to beat goalkeeper Khiara Keating.

⚡ ALEXIA MAKING HER PRESENCE FELT ALMOST INSTANTLY! She just came onto the pitch and her goal puts Barcelona 3-0 up against Manchester City. Watch live for free on DAZN ▶️ https://t.co/dIfKpURfZv #UWCLonDAZN #UWCL
– Wednesday, 18 December 2024

And the moment happened after less than 180 seconds on the pitch!

One of the best for a reason.

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