Jamie Vardy has explained the celebration behind his away goal at Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan, saying it was for his son Finley, who was born last month.
The England international striker netted a potentially vital away goal for the Foxes from a close-range finish from Danny Drinkwater, after goals from Pablo Sarabia and Joaquin Correa had seemingly given Jorge Sampaoli’s side total control.
“My celebration was for little Finley,” he said, explaining why he put a thumb to his mouth.
“He’s probably asleep but that was for him. Danny Drinkwater got through and put it on a plate for me. But we worked so hard. We all gave 110%.”
The return leg will be held at Leicester’s King Power stadium on 14 March.
