Nico Paz continues to impress in European football. The 20-year-old midfielder played a decisive role in Como’s 2-0 victory against Lazio in the opening round of the Italian Serie A.
Paz set up the first goal shortly after halftime with a brilliant play. Receiving the ball in midfield, he cut inside on his right foot, accelerated, and delivered a precise 30-meter ground pass through Lazio’s defense to assist Douvikas for the opener.
Later, in the 72nd minute, Paz sealed the win with a spectacular free kick. From a difficult angle for a left-footer, he curled the ball into the top right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. The strike was met with a standing ovation from the home fans.
Lazio had briefly thought they were back in the game when Valentín “Taty” Castellanos scored, but the goal was ruled out by VAR for a narrow offside.
Despite Real Madrid passing on the €8 million buy-back clause this summer, they could still bring Paz back in future years under different options. For now, the midfielder is making headlines in Italy and gaining valuable experience.
Paz has been called up by Lionel Scaloni for Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September.
My Argentina x1
Dibu
Molina——— cuti——– belardi—— tagliafico
————–Macallister
——nico paz —– — — — enzo
Messi——— Alvarez————- almada
I’m so glad nico paz has rejected tottenham great decision
Paz vs Almada vs Mastantuono? Who is better? Almada would have already developed into a world class talent, had he not moved to MLS so early in his career. However, he is in a right team and a right league! Simeone’s outdated tactics has cost Atletico 4 points in 2 matches already and he will be forced to play at the strength of his squad instead of persisting with ultra safe approach without the right players.
Paz has turned down Spurs and rightly so! He has everything in his arsenal to develop into a generational talent! Madrid will keep selling and buying players to accommodate Mbappe which means both Vini & Rodrigo will be sold to bring players that can lift Mbappe’s game. Paz will be back to Real next season for mere $10 million!
Mastantuono, he is the best of the lot. Just 18 and without any preseason under his belt, he has already blend into the Madrid team. The best thing about these three is , all of them can play in the starting xi together and Julian as their target man ! Things are looking really good for Argentina’s future!
Mastantuono played 62mins and didn’t look like someone who just turned 18 or just joined Madrid! His presence of mind and high iq has eased him into this Real Madrid team. He is way ahead of Garnacho and Simeone already! Franco also gives us the option of playing a safer option in Foyth at RB.
Nico Julian Mastantuono
Messi
Macalister Enzo
Tagliafico Licha Romero Foyth
Martinez