Brentford forward Dango Ouattara scored twice to rescue his side from defeat in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday, ending a goal drought that had stretched back more than three months.
The postponed Matchday 29 fixture saw the Burkina Faso international deliver a decisive performance at home, earning Brentford a valuable point in their push for European qualification. It was the 24-year-old’s first goals since 2 February, when he last found the net in Brentford’s 3-2 victory over Newcastle United.
Ouattara equalised twice during the match to keep Brentford in contention and prevent what could have been a damaging home defeat late in the season. His brace also lifted his tally to seven goals and three assists in 31 Premier League appearances during his debut campaign with the club.
The result could prove significant as Brentford continue their battle for a place in European competition next season. With only a limited number of fixtures remaining, every point has become increasingly important in the tightly contested race.
Ouattara joined Brentford in August 2025 in what was described as a club-record transfer. Since arriving at the west London side, the winger has enjoyed an impressive first season in English football, quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s key attacking players.
After making a strong start to life at Brentford, however, the forward experienced a lengthy spell without a goal. His last strike before Saturday came more than three months ago against Newcastle United, leading to increased scrutiny over his form in recent weeks.
His return to scoring form against Crystal Palace comes at a timely moment for both club and country. The June international window is approaching, with Burkina Faso preparing for upcoming matches against Russia and Belarus.
The Stallions, Burkina Faso’s national team, will hope Ouattara can carry his renewed confidence into those fixtures as they continue preparations on the international stage.
Social media clips of the goals quickly circulated after the match, highlighting the importance of Ouattara’s contribution in a high-pressure encounter. Broadcaster CANAL+ SPORT Afrique posted: “#PL 🏴 : Dango 🇧🇫 Ouattara’s brace rescued Brentford from disaster at home ⚽⚽”.
Another post from Goals Xtra simply read: “🚨 Dango Ouattara scores a brace.🏴 Brentford 2–2 Crystal Palace”.
For Brentford supporters, the performance offered a reminder of why the club invested heavily in the Burkinabé attacker last summer. For Ouattara himself, it marked the end of a difficult scoring drought and potentially the beginning of a strong finish to the campaign.
With Brentford still chasing European football and Burkina Faso preparing for important international fixtures, the timing of the winger’s return to form could hardly have been better.
