The Uruguayan midfielder Zalazar was one of the standout players in Sporting's 3-1 victory over Galatasaray in the first matchday of the Champions League. The player scored a stunning free-kick goal that contributed to the positive result for the Portuguese team.
Zalazar revealed that he had planned the moment of the shot before executing the free kick. The Uruguayan said he knew that if the ball got past the Turkish defensive wall, it would result in a goal, demonstrating the confidence he had in his execution.
Sporting thus began the Champions League group stage with an important victory against a heavyweight opponent like Galatasaray. The Portuguese team secured the three points on their trip to Turkey.
