His finest Newcastle United moment happened, on this day in 1997 when he scored a 22 minute Champions League hat-trick for Newcastle United against Barcelona.
Asprilla – known as the Octopus in Columbia due to his massive appetite – scored after 26, 30 and 48 minutes. The first was a penalty he won himself, the others headers from classic wing play by a rejuvenated Keith Gillespie.
There were some legends on show that day. Asprilla was supported by John Barnes, Phillip Albert, Darren Peacock and captain fantastic Rob Lee. Barcelona had a call sheet of vintage players. Nadal. Figo. De la Pena. Anderson. Rivaldo.
Barcelona stirred in the 2nd half and came
back through goals from (now manager) Luis Enrique and Figo but it was
too little too late. The Octopus had won the day.
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