The forward Rafa Mujicaplayer Al Saddsays goodbye to the AFC Champions League Elite after falling removed for him Vissel Kobe Japanese.
Of course, the canary leaves with its head held high. He has achieved one of the most outstanding individual performances of the competition. With eight pointstops the list of scorers, ahead of players like Benzema, Firmino or Mahrez.
Mujica has been the main offensive argument of his teamcombining power, opportunism and notable effectiveness in front of goal in each phase of the continental competition.
His contribution was decisive in the round of 16where he scored a key goal in the tie which ended with the elimination of Al Hilalset led by Karim Benzema. That goal not only confirmed his love affair with the goal, but also demonstrated its ability to appear in moments of maximum demand, guiding Al Sadd towards one of the surprises of the tournament.
Two goals and an assist against Vissel Kobe
The tour, however, stopped at quarter finals in front of Vissel Kobein a vibrant eliminatory that left a 3-3 draw before resolving penalty shootout. Mujica shined again with two goals and an assist to Roberto Firminoalthough the outcome left a bitter taste for the Qatari team.
Despite the elimination, The participation of the Spanish forward can be described as impeccableestablishing himself as one of the great figures of Asian competition. Combining all the competitions, The Gran Canarian player has already scored 22 goals this season.