Mastantono s 63-minute record in the Champions League debut: hit the post + saved by Ruli, only 1 goal away!

Franko Mastantono's debut in the Champions League for Real Madrid, leaving a deep impression on the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The young Argentine player not only started but also contributed to the first round of the top European club event (Champions League), Real Madrid defeated Marseille 2-1.

Head coach Xavi Alonso decided to let Franko Mastantono appear from the beginning, and put star players such as Vinicius Junior on the bench, a decision that demonstrated his trust in the former River Plate genius. The Champions League match against this French team is the fourth official game that Mastantono participated in for Real Madrid and his third start.

For 63 minutes on the court, Franco Mastantono showed a wealth of technical reserves, including successive passes, three precise dribbles, and always looking for opportunities to threaten the opponent's goal. In addition, he also showed a strong sense of participation in the game, frequently took the initiative to ask for the ball, actively integrated into the team's offensive system, and strived to become one of the leaders of the game.

Franco Mastantono's confidence was fully demonstrated in every touch. Once, he intercepted the ball from Facundo Medina's feet and broke into the penalty area along the right, completing the shot from a small angle. The ball hit the left post guarded by Geronemo Ruli. In another attack, he received Mbappe's pass and shot with his left foot, which was saved by goalkeeper Ruli, avoiding the Spanish team from expanding the score. In addition, Mastantono also completed a wonderful dribble in the penalty area, which fully reflects his adaptability and calm mentality in the top European arenas. In the second half, Mastantono once again created a threat and completed a left-footed shot outside the penalty area. The ball was successfully resolved by the Marseille goalkeeper again.

The young player's Champions League "first show" set a new record for the youngest starting record in this event in Real Madrid's history. Franko Mastantono, who was only 18 years old and 33 days old, became the youngest player to start in the Champions League for Real Madrid, breaking the record previously held by teammate Enderick, who had previously made his debut in the Champions League at the age of 18 years and 73 days.

However, Messi still maintains the record of the youngest starter in the Champions League by Argentina. Messi started the Champions League at 17 years and 166 days in Barcelona's match against Donetsk Miners in 2004, and remains the youngest starter for an Argentine player in the event.

In the 63rd minute, Franko Mastantono was replaced by Dias. When he left the court, he received warm applause from the audience - this was a recognition of his debut performance in the Champions League, and it also made people feel that Real Madrid finally welcomed another talented player with the potential to become an international superstar.