Greenwood scored for the first time in 628 days

This is Greenwood’s first goal in 628 days, having scored for Manchester United against Brentford on January 19, 2022.The 22-year-old striker is still adjusting to his new football environment after being loaned out on September 1.

Greenwood made five appearances for Getafe, scoring his first goal.On September 27, he made his La Liga debut, assisting Gaston Alvarez’s goal against Athletic Bilbao in round 7.That was also the first and only time he had played a full 90-minute game for his new squad.

Coach Jose Bordalas assigned Greenwood to play as a striker with Borja Mayoral against Celta Vigo.He scored in the 33rd minute to assist Getafe take the lead for the second time, despite the fact that they were playing without players due to Domingos Duarte’s red card.Greenwood cut in from the right flank to grab Mayoral’s cross before kicking the opponent’s net’s roof.

Getafe cannot maintain its lead.Before halftime, they allowed Celta Vigo’s Jorgen Strand Larsen to equalize at 2-2.Winning a point in an unmanned position on the opponent’s field, on the other hand, is regarded a triumph for Greenwood and his colleagues.The 22-year-old striker was substituted in the 61st minute to make place for Mauro Arambarri, a superior defensive player.Getafe was positioned 11th in La Liga following this tie, with 10 points after nine games.Last season, Madrid finished 15th out of 20 teams.

Greenwood is determined to resurrect his career in Spain after being accused of sexually abusing and assaulting his fiancée, which resulted in his suspension from the game in January 2022.Despite the fact that the police and Manchester United both proclaimed Greenwood innocent, the striker was forced to depart Old Trafford owing to public criticism.

Greenwood was a standout young player for Manchester United.He made his debut for Manchester United at the age of 17 years and 156 days, making him the club’s second youngest player in European competition after Norman Whiteside.Greenwood scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for Manchester United, including 22 in 83 Premier League games.