There was nothing particularly outstanding about Julian Alvarez's goal for Argentina this week, although that is exactly why Manchester City will have been delighted to see his shot find the net at the second attempt.
After good work from Lionel Messi on the edge of the area, he fed Nicolas Tagliafico on the left to cut back to Alvarez on the penalty spot. The first shot was blocked, but the new City striker was quickest to react to turn and fire Argentina ahead on the spin for his first international goal.
The first player to congratulate him? Messi.
