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Portuguese abroad goals round-up: Chermiti’s stunning brace in Old Firm derby; Leão helps Milan to victory; Chico Conceição golaço; Bruno Fernandes inspires United; Fábio Vieira on-target in Germany [video]

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Chermiti starred in Glasgow (Getty Images)

There were some stunning goals scored by Portuguese this weekend across Europe, including in some of the continent’s lesser-covered leagues. From star names Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leão scoring for Manchester United and Milan respectively, to Chico Conceição’s outrageous half-volley for Juventus and Youssef Chermiti’s brace in the Old Firm, there were also exceptional and vital strikes in Romani and Greece

We round up the best of the action.

Youssef Chermiti (Rangers)

The former Sporting man continued to enhance his reputation as a big-game player in Scotland with an impressive brace in Ranger’s 2-2 draw against fierce rivals Celtic in the Old Firm derby. Chermiti’s overhead kick to open the scoring was particularly eye-catching.

Cláudio Braga (Heart of Midlothian)

The draw between the two Glasgow giants allowed surprise Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to open up a six-point gap at the top. They did so thanks to a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen the previous day, given to them by another goal from Portuguese sensation Cláudio Braga.

Chico Conceição (Juventus)

Chico Conceição’s stunning half-volley in Juventus’ 3-3 draw with Roma on Sunday has been posted constantly on social media across the last 24 hours. Conceição himself admitted his brothers sent him videos of the goal for him to watch upon returning to the dressing room.

Rafael Leão (Milan)

AC Milan remain nicely-positioned in 2nd place in Serie A thanks to a 2-0 win at Cremonese this weekend. The Rossoneri left it late, opening the scoring in the final minute through Strahinja Pavlovic, before Leão sealed the victory with a simple tap-in on the counter attack for his 9th league goal of the campaign.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The United skipper was pivotal as the Red Devils came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday and move up to 3rd place in the Premier League. Fernandes levelled the match at 1-1 with a penalty, before setting up Benjamin Sesko’s winner at Old Trafford with a superb cross from the right flank.

Fábio Vieira (Hamburg)

Fábio Vieira is enjoying an increasing influence in Germany with Hamburg, where his goal in the weekend defeat to RB Leipzig means the Portuguese now has four goal involvements in his last five matches. Vieira, who is on-loan from Arsenal, has struck an impressive three goals and registered an assist in his last handful of outings.

Rodrigo Gomes  (Wolves)

A nice moment for Rodrigo Gomes on Friday night as the 22-year-old scored his first Premier League goal since August. Bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers recorded just their second victory of the campaign by beating high-flying Aston Villa 2-0 at Molineux, with Gomes coming off the bench and immediately securing the victory in stoppage time.

Rodrigo Ribeiro (Augsburg)

Much like Fábio Vieira, 20-year-old former Sporting forward Rodrigo Ribeiro is another Portuguese enjoying himself in the German Bundesliga. Ribeiro scored in Augsburg’s 2-0 win over Koln on Friday with a cheeky backheel, making it goals in back-to-back matches from his first two starts for the club.

Mathias Pereira-Lage (St Pauli)

The Bundesliga goals did not stop there. France-born former Portugal youth international Mathias Pereira Lage is off the mark for St Pauli after his winning goal ensured a 1-0 victory at Hoffenheim. Pereira Lage has been a regular starter all season, but his first Bundesliga goal was a massive boost to the team’s hopes of avoiding relegation.

Danilo Pereira (Al Ittihad)

Veteran midfielder Danilo Pereira stepped up at a crucial moment for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Danilo’s goal at the near post gave Sérgio Conceição’s side a 1-0 win over Al Khaleej,

Filipe Relvas (AEK)

Perhaps the most dramatic goal of the weekend saw former Portimonense and Vitória Guimarães defender Filipe Relvas earn Greek title-chasers AEK Athens a point with practically the last kick of the game. AEK trailed Volos 2-1 right at the end of 7 minutes of added time, when Relvas connected with a vicious shot from the edge of the box which flew into the top corner, keeping AEK level on points with Olympiacos at the top of the Super League.

Ricardo Matos (Arges)

Another former Portimonense man, Ricardo Matos, was the hero for Arges in Romania with the only goal in their 1-0 win at giants Dinamo Bucharest. 25-year-old forward Matos struck a fantastic shot from outside the box which found the top corner on 74 minutes, giving his side a precious win in the capital.

Fábio Martins (Al Hazem)

Arguably the most unique goal of the bunch came through Fábio Martins, who is a veteran of the Saudi Pro League. Martins has been in the Middle East for almost six years now, mostly in Saudi Arabia at various clubs, but his cheeky lobbed header over the stranded opposition goalkeeper for Al Hazeem in their 3-1 win over Al-Ettifaq is surely unlike any he has scored so far.

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