Julian Alvarez might not score many easier goals than his strike for Argentina on Tuesday night. He will certainly score better goals and in bigger games. He couldn't have timed this close-range finish any better, however.
Starting for Argentina on the right-wing ahead of Lionel Messi, in their final warm-up game before the World Cup, Alvarez had a point to prove after a bright cameo in their win over Honduras last week. Not only was there a place in Qatar to win, but Alvarez could have benefitted from a statement performance to take back to Manchester City.
On a night where Erling Haaland failed to score or assist in a game for the first time this season, Alvarez did his best Haaland impression for Argentina with an impressive performance.
