The race for the Pichichi Trophy, awarded to the top scorer in La Liga by MARCA, is heating up as we head towards the final matchday. Alexander Sorloth, Villarreal’s striker, has taken a significant lead after scoring an impressive four goals against Real Madrid in the 37th round. Artem Dovbyk, of Girona, who was ahead before the penultimate match, now trails the Norwegian by two goals (23-21). Both strikers have had ups and downs in their careers, with an interesting fact that they both played in the Danish league the same season, although not on the same team.
Sorloth, who started his career in Rosenborg’s youth teams, struggled to find his form and was eventually transferred to the Netherlands and then Denmark. After a successful spell in Turkey, he joined Villarreal last summer. On the other hand, Dovbyk suffered a serious injury while at Midtjylland, limiting his playing time and goal-scoring opportunities. His move to Dnipro and then to Girona has seen him excel, becoming the club’s record signing last August.
The paths of these two talented strikers have been different yet equally impressive. While Sorloth has showcased his skills across various leagues in Europe, Dovbyk’s resilience after injury has led to a standout performance for Girona. With just one matchday left, football fans around the world eagerly await to see who will emerge victorious in the battle for the Pichichi Trophy in La Liga.