Sport Bilder des Tages Atletico Madrid v Chelsea UEFA Champions League Olivier Giroud of Chelsea scores their first goal during the UEFA Champions League match at Arena Nationala, Bucharest PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUKxCHN Copyright: xFocusxImagesx FIL-15219-0032
As confirmed by the club’s official Twitter handle, Olivier Giroud won the Chelsea Goal of the Season award. The veteran striker’s bicycle kick against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 stage was adjudged the winner ahead of Kai Havertz’ goal in the final.
The veteran Frenchman’s superb effort was enough to give Chelsea the edge over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the round of 16. Marcos Alonso’s cross was met by Mason Mount who did not seem to control it that well.
However, Mario Hermoso’s scuffed clearance popped the ball near Giroud at a decent height which he dispatched with a stunning overhead kick. Jan Oblak could do little to stop it. Although it was initially ruled offside, VAR corrected it and the goal stood.
Giroud’s goal was up against Kai Havertz’ goal against Man City in the final. Fans voted for the former as the veteran striker continues to defy age and make valuable contributions to the team.
Here are some of the best reactions from the supporters after Giroud’s achievement.
Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen's dad wants his son to remain at Borussia Dortmund The Chelsea…
Tottenham star Timo Werner ruled out of Chelsea clash with hamstring injury According to football.london,…
Chelsea star defender Marc Cucurella insists the Blues should not use their young team as…
Chelsea has the upper hand over PSG in the transfer battle for the £111 million…
Moises Caicedo calls Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher a machine Moises Caicedo has described his Chelsea…
Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim believes his trip to London was a 'mistake' amid Chelsea clearing…
