Leo wants 10 goals for Christmas

Rayo Vallecano's on form striker Leo Baptistao has given himself a target of 10 La Liga goals by December.

The Brazilian scored his fifth of the season in the Franjirojjos come from behind 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday.

“I have five goals and have to add more,” he informed Rayo's website.

“I want to have scored roughly 10 goals by December.”

One of La Liga's smallest clubs in terms of support and finance, Rayo are nonetheless 7th with 16 points.

“To have 16 points at this stage is amazing,” Baptistao continued. “We have the dream of being up there with the best and and we will continue working.

“The first thing is to think about winning against Real Sociedad in the next game, which will be an important one.”

The 20-year-old ended by recapping upon the Celta win.

“It was an incredible match. When were 2-0 down we talked in the dressing room and knew we had it in us to come back. We played an amazing second half. Paco Jemez told us we would win, and we did.”


 

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