Published: 13:03, 7 March 2026 | Updated: 13:03, 7 March 2026

Juan Mata reminded fans of his enduring quality with a stunning goal for Melbourne Victory on Saturday.

The former Chelsea and Manchester United man, 37, is enjoying something of a renaissance in Australia having won the A-League's Player of the Month award in January.

Mata signed for Victory last September after a turbulent few years since leaving Old Trafford - including a bizarre stint for Japan's Vissel Kobe where he made just one appearance - and appears to have found his form again.

He already had three goals and 10 assists to his name in just 20 league games this season, yet he stepped up again in one of Victory's biggest games of the season.

Their clash against Sydney FC is known as The Big Blue given the huge rivalry the teams have.

And, just 34 minutes into the match, Mata curled a delightful free kick into the top corner from about 25 yards out.

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