Chelsea reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday with two matches to spare after a late Olivier Giroud … He has come into his own as a Champions League specialist this season, having scored six goals in five appearances in the competition so far -- the first being a crucial stoppage-time winner against Rennes, followed by an impressive four-goal glut against Sevilla in the group stage. Odd it took the VAR so long to allow Olivier Giroud's goal for Chelsea.- When the cross comes in Giroud, who is clearly onside, is the first player to play the ball- It's then obviously played by Mario Hermoso to Giroud, and not by any Chelsea player- No possible offside pic.twitter.com/ZrL3zq4OoQ. "It's worrying. A moment of brilliance for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud saw the Blues earn a huge 1-0 win away to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 first leg on Tuesday. Giroud also powered Chelsea to Europa League glory in 2018-19 -- the club's first continental silverware in six years -- finishing the season as top goal scorer in the competition. He is a guy who has a good mixture of serious and joy in training. If you [a club] trusted me, it was because I must have had some qualities." While he was a central part of the Montpellier team that clinched a historic Ligue 1 championship on the very last day of the 2011-12 season, Giroud has never won a Premier League title. D'un magnifique retourné acrobatique, Olivier Giroud a inscrit l'unique but du huitième de finale aller de Ligue des champions entre l'Atlético et Chelsea (0-1), mardi. Olivier Giroud’s overhead kick gave Chelsea a priceless 1-0 away victory over Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 (0:54). Since then, Giroud has contributed 39 goals in 110 games for the Blues (a goal every 2.82 games) during which time he's only made 58 starts for the club -- not bad for an £18 million back-up forward. It's impossible not to admire Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. He's also France's second highest goal scorer of all-time with 44 goals in 105 appearances, above the likes of Michel Platini, David Trezeguet and Zinedine Zidane, and just seven goals behind Thierry Henry at the top of the list (51 goals in 123 games). He was then offloaded by the Gunners to cross-city rivals Chelsea in January 2018 to make way for marquee signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. "I am clear-headed about my situation: I will have to make a decision in January. The goal was initially disallowed for offside, but a lengthy 2:48 VAR check eventually concluded that the ball had come off Atletico defender Mario Hermoso in the build-up, thus allowing Giroud's goal to stand. Lampard was the last player to score four goals in a single game for Chelsea with the Blues current manager achieving that feat back in March 2010 against Aston Villa. Giroud needs just two more goals to equal the Blues' record Champions League tally of eight goals in a single season, which is currently shared … Advertisement. Les Rennais visent désormais la Ligue Europa. Olivier Giroud 's stunning overhead kick gave Chelsea a slender 1-0 advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid. Giroud on Chelsea's approach "We came here with strong intentions to win the game, play our game and we know how we could give them trouble offensively," he told BT Sport. Olivier Giroud's brilliant overhead kick earned Chelsea a precious 1-0 win 'away' to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie in Bucharest. 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While not famed for being particularly prolific, the France international has quietly amassed a very respectable goal tally over the years, having scored 105 goals in 253 appearances for Arsenal (that's a goal every 2.4 games). 100 caps for France, chasing Henry's record, ESPN+ viewer's guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more, Tuchel, Giroud 8/10 as Chelsea win tightly-contested away leg vs. Atletico, Ozil's 'digital clothing range' includes golden soccer kit and boots, 'Backstreet Moyes!' Giroud has scored six Champions League goals this season – all away from home. Olivier Giroud was delighted to help Chelsea take a step closer to reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2014. Since the start of last season, Giroud has scored 21 goals and notched in crunch clashes against Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Giroud's goal in the 68th minute was only the third Atletico have conceded in 14 home legs of the Champions League knockout stages under Simeone, even if this fixture was at home only in name. Giroud's goal in the 68th minute was only the third Atletico have conceded in 14 home legs of the Champions League knockout stages under Simeone, even if this fixture was at home only in name. "He trains like a 20-year-old, like a 24-year-old. Super League fallout: UEFA, Champions League reform again? Giroud needs just two more goals to equal the Blues' record Champions League tally of eight goals in a single season, which is currently shared by Drogba (2007-08) and Tore Andre Flo (1999-00). Giroud, who was substituted after scoring his fourth goal against Sevilla, has struggled for regular game time at Stamford Bridge this season and recently hinted a move away in January could be on the cards. Giroud needs just two more goals to equal the Blues' record Champions League tally of eight goals in a single season, which is currently shared by Drogba (2007-08) and Tore Andre Flo (1999-00). He is also the first Chelsea player to have scored six goals in a single Champions League campaign since Didier Drogba achieved the same back in 2011-12 -- his sixth coming in the final against Bayern Munich. That's a very happy @_OlivierGiroud_! First look as star becomes game's first playable athlete, Liverpool's Salah 7/10, Alisson 8/10 but familiar lapses lead to dropped points vs. Newcastle, Chelsea fight hard to win at West Ham, showing how Premier League tension beats Super League inertia, La Liga's Super League fight: How Spain reacted to Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico split. - Giroud exclusive: 100 caps for France, chasing Henry's record The away goal sets the Blues up nicely ahead of the second leg, and Giroud just continues to deliver. All the latest UEFA Champions League statistics for Olivier Giroud. ", Giroud's enthusiasm certainly shone through in his postmatch interview, when he declared: "I love overhead kicks!". Giroud's second then came via a chip in the 55th minute after Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic created a chance for their forward. Just over two months since his 34th birthday, the France international put his name into the history books as he hit top gear for the Blues after being given a rare start by Frank Lampard. He later admitted that signing his first contract was an important part in his development as a player, stating "It took me signing my first professional contract to become aware of my abilities. While Giroud is the oldest to score a hat-trick in the Champions League, Ferenc Puskas did score three goals in the European Cup aged 38 years and 173 days in 1965. Only three players scored more goals than the Frenchman in European competitions since 2018/19: Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Erling Braut Haaland. Champions League: Chelsea's Giroud ruins the Atletico rope-a-dope. I thought I still had a role to play at Chelsea but my playing time is getting reduced a lot. O livier Giroud is 6ft 4in tall, weighs 14½ stone and is 34 years old. Giroud has never really been a consistent first-choice striker since making the move to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal, but has proven time and again he can still be relied upon when selected. As his acrobatic efforts against Palace and Atletico Madrid duly attest, he's no stranger to the sublime, having made a habit of stunning the world with his spontaneous finishes and important goals in big games. He may have been the oldest player on the pitch, but Olivier Giroud lit up the Champions League on Tuesday with his stunning overhead kick that gave Chelsea a crucial 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie. But, with his Chelsea contract due to expire at the end of the season, can the Blues afford to make the same decision Arsenal did three years ago and write him off? The Frenchman is, after all, a World Cup winner with Les Bleus (2018) as well as a four-time FA Cup winner (with Arsenal in 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2016-17, then again with Chelsea in 2017-18 before reaching the final once more in 2018-19 only to lose to Manchester United. Look after it, Oli! Olivier Giroud scored the late winner for the Blues in injury time. 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The striker's 11th goal of the run came against Arsenal in the final, opening the scoring against his former club as the Blues steamrollered to an emphatic 4-1 win over their Premier League cohorts out in Baku. Neymar scored early and late at Old Trafford as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 in the latest bout of a fierce Champions League rivalry to take control of its destiny in Group H. Giroud quadruple makes Champions League history for Chelsea. Copyright © 2021 Goal (United States) All rights reserved. Of course, we're also talking about a Puskas Award winner here, with Giroud's remarkable backheeled volley against Crystal Palace in 2017 adjudged to be the most beautiful goal scored in the entire world that year. during Chelsea's Europa League celebrations pic.twitter.com/2TtuT7hLCF. Not done there, Giroud bagged his fourth goal of the night in the 84th minute after winning and converting a penalty. Giroud gleefully took the opportunity to "thank" his ex-employers while holding the Europa League trophy aloft on the team bus afterwards. Olivier Giroud put on a four-goal masterclass. It's going to have to change or a decision must be made," Giroud told Telefoot last month. Premier League after Super League collapse: Big Six facing legal issues? Un but d'Olivier Giroud dans le temps additionnel a eu raison de l'aventure en Ligue des Champions de Rennes. This Champions League last-16 first leg was his 574th game in 16 years as … Lingard's musical goal celebration explained, Giroud gleefully took the opportunity to "thank" his ex-employers while holding the Europa League trophy aloft. Giroud (34 years and 146 days) became the oldest player to score a Champions League knockout goal for Chelsea. The 34 … Is Giroud underrated & underappreciated at Chelsea? Giroud is now just the second Frenchman to score two Champions League hat-tricks, with only Real Madrid's Karim Benzema the other player to do so. Ahead of the 2005–06 season, he was promoted to the club's reserve team, which was playing in the Championnat d… Given his impressive numbers, his trophy haul, the vast treasure trove of wonder goals, the silky touches, the powerful link-up play, AND the raft of managers queuing up to sing his praises, it's perhaps puzzling that Giroud continues to be perennially underrated and unappreciated by fans. Giroud has certainly given his current and potential future employers food for thought. Neymar got the goals that mattered most to leave Manchester United facing a possible Champions League exit. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Olivier Giroud is in contention to start for Chelsea against FC Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The 34-year-old rolled back the years to score past Jan Oblak, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, with his spontaneous acrobatic effort that gives his side a precious away goal. Can Premier League 'Big Six' fix the mess? Still a regular fixture in the France national team, Giroud has also scored five goals in his last seven caps (including three goals in five appearances for Les Bleus in the UEFA Nations League), firmly proving he can still mix it on the international stage. Liverpool's Champions League bid undermined by poor finishing and missed chances, Super League clubs compared to flat-earthers and Monty Python characters by UEFA president Ceferin, recently hinted a move away in January could be on the cards. Indeed, Tuchel was suitably impressed with Giroud's Man-of-the-Match performance against Atletico, praising the veteran centre-forward for his enduring quality and youthful approach. Ref's take: Why Giroud's Champions League goal for Chelsea and Atalanta-Real Madrid red were the right calls Let's break down the 'controversial' Champions League refereeing decisions from the … Some players and managers in the game aren't afraid to be cynical or dirty in their tactics - and then there's Simeone, who has dedicated his entire life to the dark arts of football. Giroud also sealed the best goals-to-minutes ratio of any player to score at least twice in this season's Champions League, averaging a goal every 38 minutes on the pitch. Champions League: Why Olivier Giroud should start for Chelsea against Porto in the quarter-final Six of Olivier Giroud’s 11 goals this season have come in the Champions League. Copied. Olivier Giroud | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | UEFA.com Giroud spent five years developing in Grenoble's youth academy before signing his first professional contract at the age of 21. Giroud's first goal came after just eight minutes following some incisive build-up play from Kai Havertz. He is always positive and it is a big factor for the group. Josh McNally Share . Olivier Giroud put Chelsea closer to Champions League qualification by sealing a 1-0 victory over relegated Norwich on Tuesday. UEFA.com works better on other browsers For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome , Firefox or Microsoft Edge . Giroud shouting "Thank you Arsenal!" The FC panel assess Olivier Giroud's value for club and country after his overhead winner vs. Atletico Madrid. A historic hat-trick was then wrapped up in the 75th minute as he got on the end of a cross from N'Golo Kante. However, that doesn't mean that his trophy cabinet is bare -- far from it, in fact. As such, the Blues remain unbeaten under Thomas Tuchel after the German coach's first eight games in charge, having outscored their opponents 10-2 in those matches. Chelsea's big win against Sevilla has secured them top spot in Group E with one game to play with Lampard's side dropping just two points in the competition to date. I hope to make the right one, as I have always done.". #ATMCHE pic.twitter.com/RlNQ4FXB4s, "If you see him on a daily basis, you cannot be surprised. Giroud is now just the second Frenchman to score two Champions League hat-tricks, with only Real Madrid's Karim Benzema the other player to do so. How Olivier Giroud became Chelsea’s ultimate ‘European’ striker. Chelsea reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday with two matches to spare after a late Olivier Giroud strike gave the Blues a 2-1 win over Rennes. Olivier Giroud. He is totally fit, his body is in shape and his physicality is on top level," Tuchel told reporters after the game. By scoring four goals, Giroud became the oldest player in Champions League history to score a hat-trick, while he is the oldest player to do it … Transfer dominoes: How could one big move impact the window? • Giroud last scored in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage on 17 March 2015, in Arsenal's 2-0 away win in the second leg of their round of 16 tie against Monaco. Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud has become the oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trick on a record breaking night, after scoring all four of his side's goals in their win over Sevilla on Wednesday.
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