Julián Álvarez was this Wednesday in the history of the Copa Libertadores: he is the second player in history to convert six goals in a game.
Álvarez, another of the great bets born from River’s quarry, converted that amount to Alianza Lima, from Peru, at the end of the group stage, to put the seal on first place in group F of the tournament, with 16 points. and +15 goal difference.
An important contribution, because it leaves River very well standing in the face of the round of 16 draw. River is the second highest scoring team after Palmeiras, who won all six of their games.
Julián Álvarez has already been transferred to Manchester City
However, the Cordovan, born on January 31, 2000, already has a European destination. Manchester City has already acquired its sports rights and River will receive, clean, 18 million euros.
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“Julián is a very professional boy, he adapts quickly. He has grown a lot and always works for the team, ”said River’s football director, Uruguayan Enzo Francescoli.
Álvarez reached River’s minor divisions in 2016 and three years later he was already in the first team. “I really like Kun Agüero and I try to follow his movements and those of Luis Suárez. Although I also learn from my teammates. They are all very good, they have a lot of quality and experience. You learn from being with them every day,” he told La Nation when it first appeared.
He had the patience to wait for his opportunity, behind Matías Suárez and Colombian Rafael Santos Borré, who, even today, is still the top scorer during Marcelo Gallardo’s time at the helm of the club. But, with 51 goals, he sets conditions and is already four behind Borré.
Julián Álvarez’s reaction after his record
“We all played a great game, we needed a game like this. We tried to give our best and we had a great group stage”, Álvarez said. “I am trying to enjoy every minute I have left at the club. He has a great time and I am very happy with what I am living, ”he added.
Álvarez will travel this Thursday to join the Argentine National Team, which will play against Italy in London on June 1, in the ‘Finalissima’ that will have the Copa América champion against the Eurocup champion. And then he will return to River to play in the local tournament and, most likely, in the second round of the Libertadores.
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Manchester City already has him in their plans, but there they will have great competition, the Norwegian Eriling Haaland, who will arrive at the English club after he paid the 60 million euro termination clause to Borussia Dortmund. However, Álvarez hopes to shine in England, hopefully leaving more marks on River before he leaves.
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With information from La Nación (Argentina-GDA)
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