IN THE STADIUM WHERE HE SCORED HIS FIRST HAT TRICK

An unforgettable 100th game for Diego Costa

Atletico's match in Pamplona saw the Brazilian play his 100th game in the top flight of Spanish football, half of them wearing the red and white shirt.

Diego Costa, who finished the match at the Reyno de Navarra with a sprained left ankle, played his 100th top flight game against Osasuna, half of them as an Atleti player. After debuting in the top flight of Spanish football with the shirt of Real Valladolid, where he managed 8 goals in 34 games, the following season he played 28 games with Atletico before joining Rayo where he played 16 games, returned to Atletico, where he is now one of the regulars in Diego Pablo Simeones side and has earned the affection of all the Atleti fans.

The Brazilian reached the big number in a stadium that holds special memories for him. Under Quique Sanchez Flores, the striker got his first hat-trick since arriving in Spain in a match that Atletico won 3-2 on the night of April 3rd 2011. Furthermore, Osasuna, along with Sevilla, is the favourite victim of Diego Costa after scoring two goals taking his total to seven goals.

After this meeting, Diego Costa will live an important moment in his career. The good form of the forward has not been missed by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari who has decided to reward him with the a call up to the national side for a friendly the team will play next week.

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