Julian Alvarez y Luka Modric They starred in a particular moment that was not seen in the official broadcast, as soon as the great game between Real Madrid y Manchester City, which ended 3-3. The forward, world champion with the Argentine National Teamand the Croatian star They greeted each other on the playing field of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in the Spanish capital before leaving for the locker room.
In it video What was seen on social networks shows how the two elite footballers hug each other, say some affectionate words and then “Pony” is seen pointing something to the former River with his left hand. Apparently, they were going to change jerseys in the tunnel leading to the locker room. And the “Spider” approved his rival’s invitation with his head.
The young attacker and the experienced attacking midfielder They were opponents in the semifinals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on December 13 of that year, when the scorer scored two goals for the final 3-0 of the “Albiceleste” at the Lusail stadium in Doha. On that occasion, Both started and came out in the second half. On the one hand, at 29 minutes the Cordoban was replaced by Paulo Dybala and at 36 the Croatian retired before a standing ovation for Lovro Majer to enter the field.
After this match that ended 3-3 at the Bernabéu, Modric’s Real Madrid and Julián Álvarez’s Manchester City will meet again in the rematch at the Etihad stadium in England. Everything indicates that the midfielder will be from the start and the striker will be on the substitutes’ bench. Without the “away goal” rule in the European Champions LeagueIf they tie again they will go to extra time of 30 minutes, with two halves of 15 each. If equality persists, the semi-finalist will be determined by penalties.
Did Julián Álvarez and Modric change shirts after the game?
When do Manchester City vs. Real Madrid returns in the Champions League 2023-2024
The second match of the quarterfinals will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. in Argentina at the Etihad stadium in England. This meeting can be followed live on television on the channel ESPNMeanwhile he streaming online will be borne by the account of its own paid platform Star+. Meanwhile, there will be other alternatives such as DGO, Cablevisión Flow y Telecentro Play.
Julián Álvarez’s numbers at Manchester City
- 94 official matches since mid-2022.
- 33 goals.
- 17 assists.
- 5 titles obtained.