Once again, Christian Pulisic has stepped up and delivered for Chelsea just when the Blues needed the American ace to shine. And how did he do that? With a scintillating counter-attack that ended in the back of Lille's net.
The North American footballer was decisive for the Blues during the Round of 16 match against Lille with a crucial 2nd-half goal. Pulisic put to good use an assist by N'Golo Kanté to double their lead against the Ligue 1 champions. To top it all, Pulisic's strike saw him coming inches close to securing a record for CONCACAF players.
The Chelsea footballer is now level with a Manchester United legend in the goalscoring department for CONCACAF players. Who stands in front of him to accomplish the record? Another Red Devils' striker.
U.S. international Christian Pulisic scores his 3rd career #UCL KO Stage goal to tie Dwight Yorke for 2nd most by a Concacaf player.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 22, 2022
Only Javier Hernández (4) has scored more such goals. pic.twitter.com/VnteBdqDZZ
Pulisic's goal also had a special feeling for the footballer since his signing with Chelsea a couple of years ago.
Christian Pulisic has scored his first ever #UCL goal at Stamford Bridge.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 22, 2022
Each of his last three goals in the competition for the Blues had all come away from home. pic.twitter.com/wGZfTn6KiX
Have a look at Pulisic's goal for Chelsea to increase their lead against Lille (Image might be geo-restricted).
THE RUN FROM N'GOLO KANTE.
— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) February 22, 2022
THE FINISH FROM CHRISTIAN PULISIC. pic.twitter.com/VA8Mgf1Vqa
