Pure joy! Lisandro Martínez celebrates special goal at Anfield in a unique way
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez scored a particularly meaningful goal during the match against Liverpool at Anfield. Not only was it United’s first goal at the iconic stadium in six years, but it also gave Martínez the chance to dedicate it to his pregnant partner, as he revealed in a post-match interview with the Premier League.
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Martínez celebrated his goal against the Merseyside club by placing the ball under his shirt, symbolizing his family’s upcoming addition. He confirmed in the interview that the gesture was a tribute to his girlfriend and their future child.
The news of Martínez’s partner, Muri López, expecting a baby first emerged in October 2024. The couple shared heartwarming photos on Instagram, with Muri holding an ultrasound image while Lisandro embraced her, beaming with happiness.
Martínez’s goal opened the scoring in the match, which ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw, allowing United to take points off their fierce rivals.
Liverpool remains at the top of the Premier League table, while Manchester United sits in 13th place.
