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Julián Alvarez shines with goal as Argentina lose to Uruguay
The Atleti striker scored a superb goal for his country
Julián Alvarez celebrates his goal against Uruguay. Photo: screenshot from 'Diario Olé', Fernando de la Orden.
The Atlético de Madrid forward scored for Argentina, who were ultimately beaten by Uruguay in their first match of the post-Messi era.
Julián Alvarez scored and was one of the few bright spots for Argentina, who ended up losing at home in Buenos Aires to their eternal rivals and neighbours, Uruguay. Julián pulled a goal back in stoppage time with a beautiful finish that went in off the inside of the post, after a fine move by Lionel Scaloni's side.
After the match, Julián said: "We have to work to carry on the legacy they left us and represent this shirt the way they taught us, with everything that means. We learned from them, and they gave a lot to the national team. We tell the younger ones that we have to keep going down that path, which served us very well," added 'La Araña' ('the Spider'). The Atlético de Madrid forward was Argentina's standout performer. Elsewhere, Giuliano and Juan Musso did not get any minutes in the match, while 'Cuti' Romero remains in Madrid recovering from his muscle injury.
It was Argentina's first match without Lionel Messi, after the number 10 announced his retirement from the national team, who were beaten at Boca's stadium, La Bombonera, where the stands were barely 40% full.