Lucas Ocampos scores spectacular bicycle kick for Monterrey

Argentine footballer Lucas Ocampos has garnered international attention following a spectacular bicycle kick goal during a Liga MX match between Monterrey and Tijuana. The goal, scored in the 57th minute, saw Ocampos connect with a cross from Óliver Torres to send the ball into the top corner, momentarily giving Monterrey a 3:2 lead.

Despite the highlight-reel moment, the match ultimately ended in a 3:3 draw after Tijuana’s Adonis Preciado equalized in the 60th minute. The goal has quickly gone viral on social media, with many fans and football outlets suggesting it is a strong candidate for the FIFA Puskás Award, which recognizes the most beautiful goal of the year.

Ocampos, a former player for clubs including Sevilla, Monaco, and Marseille, currently plays for Monterrey in Mexico. The Liga BBVA MX officially celebrated the strike, stating that certain goals are unforgettable.