The peculiar reaction of Sergio Agüero to Julián Álvarez's first goal with Manchester City.

Julian Alvarez's Arrival at Manchester City Generates Great Expectations

Julian Alvarez's arrival at Manchester City generated great expectations and the forward's official debut was fruitful: he scored the partial 1-1 tie against Liverpool in the Community Shield. Sergio Aguero, former star of the 'Citizens', participated in a special broadcast of the match on Star+ and had a peculiar reaction, true to his style.

At first, the retired forward appeared concerned, as the assistant referee Craig Pawson had penalized an offside position and caused the VAR review. "Come on, it's a goal. Let's see, he's onside. Very close if he's offside," recounted the former Barcelona player.

"Oh, Julian Alvarez. This goal is going to bring him relief," Sergio added, who appeared nervous as the minutes passed. Finally, the technology area validated the goal for Manchester City and Aguero exploded with joy: "Come on, Spiderman... goal, let's go. Goal from the 'Spiderman', who scratches you tonight. Look, he sent mine, the 'Kuni' (celebration)," he said.

However, despite the happiness generated by the auspicious debut of the former River Plate footballer in England, the circumstances did not end favorably for the 'Citizens'. In the final stretch of the match, Liverpool took the lead again (3-1, with goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez) and won the Community Shield trophy.

How was Julian Alvarez's goal?

The match was approaching 70 minutes and Manchester City still lacked clarity in the attack. However, an efficient counterattack came, which was precisely facilitated by the 'Spider', who dropped back to his own half and took the ball from Colombian Luis Diaz.

Afterwards, the ball went to Bernardo Silva, and the Portuguese opted to look for Julian Alvarez himself. The aerial pass was difficult to control, but the forward handled it well: he made a header touch to Erling Haaland. The Norwegian controlled it and quickly opened the field to Kevin de Bruyne on the right.

The Belgian midfielder settled and assisted Phil Foden, who arrived unmarked to finish against Adrian. At first, the goalkeeper saved it, but left a long rebound, which was seized by the former River Plate player, who appeared to score, surprising everyone in Liverpool.