Luis Díaz entered the list of Colombians who have scored Manchester United: these are the others

Minute 5 of the match between Liverpool and Manchester United, Mohamed Salah powerfully passed the ball so that Luis Diaz, first, beat goalkeeper De Gea and sent the ball to the back of the net. 'El Guajiro' scored his fourth goal with the 'Reds' and opened the scoring in the England classic that ended with a rout in favor of Klopp's 4-0.

The Colombian winger excelled in his first match against Manchester United, was one of the best players on the field, scored and assisted Mané to score third. He came out in the midst of the cheer of Anfield's audience who is happy with the arrival of the former player from Porto. Jürgen Klopp referred to the player's goal at a press conference and highlighted it.

“Luis was alone in front of the goal. A spectacular goal. The second goal, a wonderful goal for the play between Sadio and Mo. We could have scored more,” the German coach assured BBC Sports after the commitment for the 30th date of the Premier League.

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The moment Luis Díaz is going through is very good, since his arrival in the last winter market, he demonstrated his enormous capacity and physical qualities within the playing field, making himself a place in the starting eleven. The trident confirmed by Colombian player Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah is paying off.

The goal scored by Luis Díaz places him on the list of Colombian players who have been able to score a goal for Manchester United. Only four players from our country had succeeded. The first one was achieved in 1998, while the last one did in 2021. This is the complete list:

Hamilton Ricard | Middlesbrough - Premier League

On Saturday, December 19, 1998, Middlesbrough faced Manchester United at Old Trafford. Colombian Hamilton Ricard started and scored the first goal of the match at 23′. Dean Gordon scored the second at 31′ and Brian Deane added third on the scoreboard in the 59th minute. 'The Red Devils' reacted and discounted with Nicky Butt at 62′ after an assist from David Beckham and Paul Scholes, eight minutes later he scored the second.

Hugo Rodallega | Wigan - Premier League

On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, Wigan hosted Manchester United at his home. Colombian Hugo Rodallega opened the scoring for his team in the 28th minute after an assist from Lee Cattermole. The game went to halftime with the lead on the scoreboard, however in the second half, Carlos Tévez, who entered the 58′ by Anderson scored the draw. Michaelk Carrick in 86 gave the triumph to the 'Red Devils', which at that time were led by Sir. Alex Ferguson.

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Camilo Zuniga | Watford - Premier League

On Sunday, September 18, 2016, Watford struck a heavy blow at home by beating Manchester United 3-1. Ettiene Capoue opened the score to 34′, Marcus Rashford tied the match at 62′. Camilo Zúñiga, after an assist from Roberto Pereyra scored the second to 83′. Troy Deeney from penalty scored the third and final at 90+5′.

James Rodríguez | Everton - Premier League

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Carlo Ancelotti's Everton and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United met at Old Trafford. An intense match where Edinson Cavani scored the first for the 'Red Devils' at 24′, Bruno Fernández scored the second at 45′. Abdoulaye Doucouré discounted at 49′ and three minutes later James Rodriguez scored the partial draw. Scott McTominay overtook United to 70′ and when they were expected to win, Calvert-Lewin scored the tie at 90+5′.

Luis Diaz | Liverpool - Premier League

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the winger became the last Colombian to score Manchester United. The former Porto player opened the scoring after a pass from Mohamed Salah in the 5th minute. Mané and the Egyptian (with a double) sealed the 4-0 win at Anfield over the 'Red Devils'.

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