The occasion marked his third goal in all competitions in 2024, with it being his first in La Liga, and the other two coming in the Copa del Rey. He has begun the calendar year with an impeccable string of form, and it's coming at the perfect time for both club and country. With Gregg Berhalter and the USMNT set to play a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Jamaica in March and Celta Vigo in a relegation battle, he could play a crucial role for both parties in the coming months.