The player on loan from Real Madrid makes a spectacular debut as a goalscorer in Italy
Franco Mastantuono, on loan from Real Madrid, delivered an extraordinary goalscoring debut for Fiorentina, netting a hat-trick that helped his team claim a 4-2 victory in Venice during the fourth round of Serie A.
Although he had been performing well throughout the match, Mastantuono’s breakthrough came in a remarkable burst of action between the 29th and 30th minutes. Within just one minute and 36 seconds, he scored two left-footed goals from outside the penalty area, both collected from the right flank of Fiorentina’s attack. These strikes not only stunned the Venezia goalkeeper but also reversed the early lead held by the home team, igniting Fiorentina’s comeback.
A decisive individual display seals the win
In the second half, Mastantuono continued to impress. In the 84th minute, he executed a skillful individual effort inside the six-yard box, eluding the Venezia goalkeeper to extend Fiorentina’s lead to 4-1. Shortly after completing his hat-trick, he was substituted in the 88th minute, having left a significant mark on the game.
This performance marked Mastantuono’s first goals in Serie A since joining Fiorentina and came in only his fourth league appearance for the club, highlighting a promising start in Italian football for the Real Madrid loanee.