Can a single burst of brilliance change the tide? In a tangled early clash where the home defence threatened to choke Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side, Sergio Gómez rose on the Arasen Stadion turf to deliver perhaps his most complete performance in the blue‑white shirt.
The Catalan winger sparked the action in the 25th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal lifted his head, cut inside on the left flank and unleashed a flawless three‑finger strike that left the Nordic keeper grasping at air, putting his team ahead.
Only three minutes later the duo struck again. Gómez threaded a pinpoint pass into Oyarzabal’s path, the forward surged to the byline and delivered a lethal cross; the former Manchester City man pounced in the box and sealed his personal double with an unshakable finish.
Striker stats on the wing – will he keep the streak alive?
Three goals in three matches—unreal. The idyllic link between Gómez and the Europa League now reaches a new height. He has already netted three times in this season’s continental outings, matching the tally he scored against Bournemouth weeks earlier, and climbing to second place among his squad’s scorers, just behind Luka Sucic’s five.
For my money, his left‑wing dominance is the team’s secret weapon. His evolution shows a mature, fully integrated player who commands the flank with undeniable confidence, silencing any debate over his starting role. Repeating high‑intensity runs for the full ninety minutes, he covers the entire left side, closing defensive gaps while also joining attacks with enough vigor to make a difference, providing depth, pace and balance to the Txuri‑Urdin side.
His performances do not go unnoticed in Las Rozas. The versatility and knack for decisive actions in the final meters have thrust Gómez back into the international spotlight ahead of Spain’s next squad selections. Remember, the left‑footed midfielder featured in Luis de la Fuente’s broad 55‑man preliminary list and was among the nine players called to the senior camp for the summer tournament preparations.