Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi scored his first Premier League goal with a stunning volley which drew comparisons to similar strikes from Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane. Zubimendi showed incredible technique as he opened the scoring with a fabulous effort in the Gunners’ 3-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
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How did Zubimendi's brilliant goal come about?
Arsenal, who have established themselves as the league’s best when it comes to scoring from corners, were licking their lips when they earned another in the first half against Forest. And while the visitors initially headed away Noni Madueke’s in-swinger, Zubimendi was lurking on the edge of the box to brilliantly redirect the ball past Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.
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Watch: Zubimendi nets opener with stunning volley
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How Zubimendi's strike sent social media into overdrive
And following Zubimendi's beautiful effort, social media was sent into overdrive as supporters were quick to share their reactions, with Adil writing on X: "Zubimendi's goal was Zidane-Esque."
Elsewhere, Zubimendi super-fan Zubimendi36 said: "Martin Zubimendi is a walking piece of Art."
Another Arsenal fan, Zion, added: "Nah, Zubimendi is unreal."
Kayrab Thee Rabizm continued the praise for Zubimendi, writing: "On top of his general play, if Zubimendi adds that to his locker…he might just end being our player of the season."
And in addition to Zidane, Zubimendi's technique was compared to another midfield icon by The Iceman, who said: "Zubimendi scores a goal Paul Scholes would be proud off."
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Do you remember Zidane's most famous volley?
One of the most successful players in football history, Zidane famously scored one of the greatest volleys of all time in Real Madrid's victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2002 Champions League final. Latching onto a deep cross from Roberto Carlos, Zidane found the back of the net with a remarkable left-footed curler.
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