Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz becomes the first player ever in the Europa League to score FIVE TIMES in 5-3 win against Genk

ATHLETIC BILBAO striker Aritz Aduriz has become the first player in Europa League history to score five goals in a match.

What’s more, the 35-year-old had failed to notch in this year’s competition, before blasting away Genk in a 5-3 victory tonight.

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He is now the top scorer in the Europa League.

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Aduriz’s heroics the Spanish side a much-needed win in Group F. With two penalties, Aduriz put his side 3-1 up at the break.

Genk closed to within one, but Aduriz scored his fourth and converted his third penalty in stoppage time.

Bilbao moved level on points with Genk on top of the group, one above Sassuolo and Rapid Vienna, who drew 2-2 in Italy after two goals in the final five minutes for the visitors.

The night undoubtedly belonged to Aduriz, who unsurprisingly collected the man of the match award. It seems the Spanish striker ages well like a fine wine.

He is also Athletic’s all-time top scorer in European competition with 18 goals.