God help us: Moro’s dazzling goal sparks Spanish hope

In a sun‑lit pre‑season friendly at Osasuna’s home ground, former Ajax forward Raul Moro unleashed a thunderous strike from distance to seal a 2‑1 win over Ipswich Town, prompting jubilant fans to chant “God help us”. The spectacular goal has already been hailed as a world‑class moment.

Moro arrived in Amsterdam in the summer of 2025 after a protracted negotiation period, moving from Real Valladolid to Ajax for a reported fee of eleven million euros. The Dutch club invested heavily, hoping the Dutch forward would bolster their attack.

However, the player never settled in the Dutch capital. Reports described his time in Amsterdam as marked by homesickness, a feeling that was evident in his on‑field performances.

During his stint at Ajax, Moro featured in twenty‑one matches but managed only a single goal, a return that fell far short of expectations for the €11 million signing.

In January 2026, the forward departed Ajax for Spanish side Osasuna, with the transfer fee reported at five million euros. The move offered him a fresh start in a new league.

Now embarking on his first full season with Osasuna, Moro impressed in training and quickly made his mark in the friendly against Ipswich Town, delivering the decisive long‑range winner that lifted the visitors.

Spanish media reacted enthusiastically; Mundo Deportivo described the strike as “astonishing” and highlighted that the winger appears to be in “top form”. Fans across Spain are already eager to see what he can achieve for the club.

One supporter summed up the sentiment, saying: “God help us if Moro turns. He on the right side is fantastic.” The quote underscores the high hopes placed on the former Ajax striker as he seeks to rewrite his career narrative.