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A message: Changes to Mundo Albiceleste, reduced ads, new design

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Hello everyone,

Since the start of the new year, we have been experimenting with different ads and locations across the Mundo Albiceleste website. And if we are being completely honest, it was time for a permanent change.

We have also been hearing and reading all of your feedbacks and are happy to announce what we believe are significant changes. The number of ads on the website have been reduced (we believe significantly) and ultimately, while the ads do help in keeping up with the maintenance of the website, we still want every one to enjoy viewing and reading the content.

Mundo Albiceleste was built by Argentina fans and for Argentina fans, which is why we believe that should remain the priority and will remain the priority.

Should you have any comments or suggestions, please, do let us know in the comments below or email us at mundoalbiceleste10@gmail.com. Our aim is to continue to improve and to provide more content (which we will continue to be doing and will be introducing new sections throughout the year) than we ever have before. And to aim for quality over quantity.

As always, your feedback is strongly appreciated. Mundo Albiceleste has been around since 2006 and we would not be where we are without the Mundo Albiceleste family.

Thank you,

Julián Álvarez scores for Atlético Madrid in 2-1 win vs. Inter

Atlético de Madrid defeated Inter 2–1 at the Metropolitano in Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League, with several Argentine players involved on both sides. Julián Álvarez opened the scoring for Diego Simeone’s team, while Lautaro Martínez captained Inter in Madrid.

Álvarez put Atlético ahead early in the match after taking advantage of a loose ball inside the box. The play was initially ruled out for a possible handball in the buildup, but after a VAR review confirmed that the ball had not struck the arm of an Atlético player, the goal was awarded.

With this goal, Álvarez continues his strong continental record. He now has three goals in the current edition, having previously scored against Eintracht Frankfurt and Union SG. Across his 20 starts in the Champions League, the Argentine striker has accumulated 18 goals and seven assists.

For Atlético, Diego Simeone once again relied on a strong Argentine presence. Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone were in the starting lineup, while Nicolás González entered in the second half. On the opposite side, Lautaro Martínez led Inter as the team’s main reference in attack.

Spain evaluates Argentine Mateo Pellegrino for possible call-up ahead of Finalissima vs. Argentina

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Spain is preparing for the Finalissima against Argentina and local reports indicate that head coach Luis de la Fuente has shown interest in Parma forward Mateo Pellegrino.

According to AS, De la Fuente requested that Spain’s development director Aitor Karanka advance the process to secure Pellegrino, who holds dual nationality. He was born in Valencia during his father’s spell at the club from 1999 to 2004, later moved to Argentina at age seven, and completed his youth development at Vélez.

Pellegrino joined Parma in early 2025 after a productive period at Platense and a complex exit from Vélez. The Serie A club acquired 50% of his rights for two million dollars. After limited minutes early on, Pellegrino became the starting striker in the 2025/26 season and has scored four league goals.

He has not yet received a call-up to Lionel Scaloni’s senior squad but was part of a 2019 Argentina U18 list under Fernando Batista. In past interviews, including one with El Equipo de Deportea in 2024, Pellegrino stated that he would choose Argentina over Spain if both options were equal, citing his personal identity and ties to the country.

This is not the first time a European national team has targeted an Argentine player. Italy called up Mateo Retegui in 2023 while he was playing for Tigre, and he later became a regular member of the squad before moving through clubs such as Genoa, Atalanta, and Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. Italy also attempted to secure Marcos Senesi in 2022 before the Finalissima against Argentina, though he ultimately continued with the Albiceleste and remains in contention for a place at the 2026 World Cup.

Aarón Anselmino assists for Borussia Dortmund, Juan Foyth red carded for Villarreal

Aarón Anselmino had an assist for Borussia Dortmund while Juan Foth was red carded for Villarreal in Dortmund’s 4-0 win.

Anselmino started in his first match in the Champions League and had an assist. With the score at 0-0, Dortmund were awarded a corner kick and Anselmino’s effort on goal landed to Sergou Guirassy who scored to give Dortmund the 1-0 lead.

With Dortmund leading 1-0, Dortmund had an effort on goal which was blocked by Juan Foyth but Foyth was judged to have used his arm to stop the ball on the line and was red carded.

Borussia Dortmund would score to more for their win in the Champions League.

Enzo Fernández assists for Chelsea in 3-0 win vs. FC Barcelona

Enzo Fernández had an assist for Chelsea in their 3-0 win against FC Barcelona.

Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho both started for Chelsea in their Champions League win. Enzo had two goals disallowed prior to their first goal.

With Chelsea leading 1-0 and a red card to FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Garnacho cut in and dribbled Jules Koundé, playing a pass in to Andrey Santos who scored but Garnacho was offside.

Chelsea would score a second goal and Alejandro Garnacho was substituted out to a standing ovation. But at 2-0, Enzo would get his assist.

with Chelsea leading 2-0, Enzo played a pass in to Liam Delap who scored to give Chelsea the 3-0 lead.

Nico Paz very close to joining Real Madrid from Como

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Nico Paz is very close to joining Real Madrid from Como.

Paz could be joining Real Madrid in January. According to Gastón Edul, Real Madrid have spoken to Nico Paz and communicated that they want him back.

The Argentine joined Como from Real Madrid last year for €6 million with Real Madrid having a buy back option.