Conor Gallagher scores first Atletico Madrid goal to continue perfect start in Spain as fans chant...

Conor Gallagher netted his inaugural goal for Atletico Madrid in a 3-0 victory against Valencia. The midfielder has now made history as the third-youngest English player to score in La Liga during the 2000s. Don't miss our podcast, "It's All Kicking Off!", available on all major platforms. Tune in for new episodes every Monday and Thursday!

Posted: 07:58 BST, September 16, 2024 | Revised: 08:27 BST, September 16, 2024

Conor Gallagher received a warm reception from the fans after scoring his first goal for Atletico Madrid in their 3-0 victory against Valencia on Sunday evening.

Supporters dressed in red and white waved their banners and cheered Gallagher's name after the ex-Chelsea player netted the first goal in the opening half.

Gallagher calmly tucked the ball into the net from close range, sliding it past the approaching Jan Oblak after receiving a well-placed pass from his midfield partner Rodrigo De Paul.

Antoine Griezmann scored another goal, and Julian Alvarez netted his first goal during stoppage time following his £81 million transfer from Manchester City this summer.

With this win, Atletico is now in second place in LaLiga and remains undefeated after five matches, while Gallagher has achieved victory in all three of the games he has played.

On Sunday, Conor Gallagher netted his inaugural goal for Atletico Madrid, prompting fans to cheer his name.

The midfielder has secured victories in all three matches with Atletico since departing from Chelsea this summer.

Julian Alvarez scored his first goal as Diego Simeone's team moved up to second place in the LaLiga standings.

Later this month, he'll experience his first Madrid derby when Real Madrid heads to the Metropolitano Stadium, where he'll go up against fellow English player Jude Bellingham.

Gallagher, 24, signed a five-year contract after completing a £34 million transfer from his childhood team, Chelsea, this summer.

In a lengthy story, his transfer hit a snag after he reached a personal agreement, as the Blues' attempt to sign Atletico's Samu Omorodion fell through.

Gallagher went back to Cobham to practice by himself and anxiously awaited the outcome of the deal.

After Enzo Maresca's team signed Joao Felix from Atletico for £42.7 million, he ultimately managed to move to the Spanish capital.

Atletico playfully hinted at the signing by sharing a strange image of a pitbull on social media. This appears to be a nod to some Chelsea fans who have referred to Gallagher as a "dog" due to his eagerness to press and recover the ball.

Many believe that Gallagher and manager Diego Simeone are a great fit in terms of style.

Supporters wasted no time showing their gratitude for Gallagher after he netted the first goal of the match.

By netting a goal against Valencia, the midfielder earned the unique distinction of being the third-youngest English player to score in LaLiga this century.

In the 2000s, only Jude Bellingham and Mason Greenwood have netted goals at a younger age in LaLiga.