10 Great Plays We've Seen This Season in European Soccer (Video)
The 2011-12 season is barely a month old and already we've seen some spectacular goals across Europe's top leagues.
From Edinson Cavani's goal for Napoli against Milan in Serie A, to Sergio Aguero's superb debut strike for Manchester City against Swansea in the Premier League and beyond, we've been treated to some absolute beauties.
In Spain they call such things of wonder 'golazos,' and here's 10 you don't want to have missed.
Sit back and enjoy ...
1. Edinson Cavani vs Milan
1 of 11Napoli made quite the statement of intent on Sunday, when they beat Milan, 3-1, at home in Serie A.
The star was Edinson Cavani, whose hat-trick included a brilliant second goal.
2. Sergio Aguero vs. Swansea
2 of 11Sergio Aguero had already helped himself to a goal on his Premier League debut for Manchester City when he decided to let fly from a distance.
The result was a blistering strike that left City fans with little doubt that the Argentine striker was worth his transfer fee.
3. Cesc Fabregas vs. Osasuna
3 of 11Cesc Fabregas finally got his long-awaited move to Barcelona this summer, and the midfielder has wasted little time in making an impression.
This goal in Barca's 8-0 hammering of Osasuna was Fabregas' fourth in four games.
4. Luka Modric vs. Liverpool
4 of 11For most of the summer it looked like Luka Modric would be leaving Tottenham, most likely for Chelsea.
Spurs somehow convinced him to stay and the Croatian proved he was worth fighting for in their 4-0 defeat of Liverpool on Sunday.
5. Nani vs. Chelsea
5 of 11Manchester United's second goal in their 3-1 victory against Chelsea was a stunning solo strike from Nani.
The Portuguese once lived in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo, but has proved himself to be one of United's most potent attacking players in recent seasons.
5. Ryan Giggs vs. Benfica
6 of 11The evergreen Ryan Giggs proved he still has much to offer with this superb equalizer against Benfica in the Champions League.
6. Alberto Aquilani vs. Napoli
7 of 11AC Milan signed Alberto Aquilani on loan from Liverpool this summer, and he set out repaying their faith in some style at the weekend.
This brilliant diving header put Milan ahead against Napoli. They still lost, 3-1, though.
7. David Luiz vs. Bayer Leverkusen
8 of 11This video doesn't do David Luiz's goal full justice. The defender started the move from deep, driving forward to link up with Chelsea's forward line. When Fernando Torres presented him with a lay-off, he summoned the composure and execution of a striker.
8. Jeremain Lens V SV Reid
9 of 11PSV's Jeremain Lens is taken out by the SV Reid goalkeeper, but somehow manages to stay on his feet.
Then, from the tightest of angles he somehow manages to curl a shot home. It was absolutely brilliant.
9. Ivan Perisic vs. Arsenal
10 of 11Arsenal were seconds away from an unlikely Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund when Ivan Perisic took aim on the volley.
The substitute equalized with virtually the last kick of the game to give the Germans no more than they deserved.
10. Andres Guardado vs. Barcelona B
11 of 11Deportivo La Coruna were up against Barcelona's B team in the Spanish second division. Typically, not much attention would be paid to such a match, but when Andres Guardado did this, people took notice.









