Throughout his career at the numerous clubs he has played for, Colombian Radamel Falcao has scored some fantastic goals.
And that’s exactly what Louis Van Gaal brought him to Old Trafford for. Goals. But what can he expect to get from the Colombian hit man this season? Can he get the goals to help boost their chances of returning to the top of the Premier League.
Well, Manchester United fans will be hoping he can repeat some of these goals during his loan spell at the club…
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River Plate vs Defensor
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During his time at River Plate, Falcao scored 45 goals from 105 appearances. One of his goals at the club was a strike from around 30 yards out which flew into the back of the net.
Porto vs Benfica
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Whilst with Portuguese side Porto, Falcao began to show his presence on the world stage. From 87 appearances, he scored an impressive 72 goals, including this backheel in a 5-0 thrashing of Benfica.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
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Falcao left Porto to join Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011. Here, Falcao scored 70 goals from 91 appearances which included this elegant goal where he picked up possession at the half way line and took it all the way to the box to chip it past Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
Monaco vs Lyon
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After his time in Madrid, Falcao then moved on to Monaco to play in Ligue 1. He scored 13 goals from 22 appearances whilst with the French side, which includes another chip goal this time against Lyon.
Atletico Madrid vs America de Cali
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For his best goal ever, we have to go back to his time at Atletico Madrid to a friendly game against America de Cali where he scored an impressive scissor kick from a cross from a corner which flew into the top left corner of the net. Manchester United fans will be hoping Falcao can repeat goals similar to these when he puts on a Red Devils shirt this season.
