They might not quite be the team of two decades ago, but Leeds United got off to a flying start against Stoke City in their televised Championship opener.
Mateusz Klich's first goal of the match at Elland Road showcased the fluid, high-pressing style that new manager Marcelo Bielsa's teams are renown for playing.
Samuel Sáiz cut inside and played a through-ball to Klich and Butland was unable to get a hand to his shot, putting the Yorkshire club 1-0 up. Watch it here:
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And despite having a fanbase made up primarily of grumpy Yorkshire folk, it didn't stop the goal receiving a big reaction from their supporters on social media:
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The match is their first under enigmatic Argentinian manager Marcelo Bielsa, who is credited as influencing the style of Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino among others.
The 63-year-old manager has already begun instilling his famously idiosyncratic management style onto the club. Pre-season also saw the signing of left-back Barry Douglas and striker Patrick Bamford, along with Jamal Blackman, Lewis Baker and Jack Harrison on season-long loan deals.
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