Hero on the field… and irreverent off it. Maxi Araújo celebrated Sporting CP’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League in an unconventional way: with a late-night dip in the pool, after one in the morning.
The Uruguayan international, who scored the fourth goal in the rout against Bodø/Glimt, fulfilled a promise made before the game. The moment was shared on social media by Leiza Gómez, where the player is seen preparing for the jump with enthusiasm.
“1:28 am, March 18th, we have to keep our promise”, he said before diving in, accompanied by friends and family, completely ignoring the early morning cold.
After an epic night in Alvalade, the party extended home, with a spontaneous gesture that perfectly reflects the spirit of celebration experienced by the Leon players after a historic classification.
Maxi Araújo fulfilled his promise and celebrated the historic classification with a swim at dawn 🤣💚
— B24 (@B24PT)
