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Nehuén Pérez scores first goal for FC Porto in 2-2 draw vs. Rio Ave

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Nehuén Pérez found the net in FC Porto’s 2-2 away draw against Rio Ave on Matchday 20 of the Primeira Liga, marking his first goal for the club.

With Rio Ave leading 1-0 in the 51st minute, the 24-year-old Argentine defender found himself in the right place as the ball floated inside the six-yard box. Pérez reacted quickly, striking a right-footed volley into the back of the net to level the score at 1-1.

Argentine midfielder Alan Varela, former Boca Juniors player, started and played the full 90 minutes for FC Porto.

Additionally, Argentine coach Martín Anselmi, who arrived from Cruz Azul in Mexico, made his Portuguese league debut as FC Porto’s manager.

How to watch the Portuguese Primeira Liga: live stream, fixture and standings.

Lisandro Martínez tears ACL, out for 6-8 months

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According to reports from TyC Sports, the worst news was confirmed on Monday after medical tests: Lisandro Martínez has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the season.

The images from England had already raised concerns, but it wasn’t until today that Manchester United officially confirmed the diagnosis. The 27-year-old defender will require surgery and is expected to be sidelined for approximately six to eight months.

Lisandro Martínez leaves in tears after injury in Manchester United’s defeat.

Nicolás Otamendi scores for Benfica in 3-2 win vs. Estrela Amadora

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Nicolás Otamendi found the net in Benfica’s 3-2 away victory against Estrela Amadora on Matchday 20 of the Primeira Liga.

The Argentine center-back opened the scoring in the 6th minute. Following a header off a corner kick, Otamendi managed to strike a right-footed volley inside the six-yard box. The goalkeeper got a hand on it, but only after the ball had already crossed the line. With that, Benfica took a 1-0 lead thanks to the experienced 36-year-old defender.

Ángel Di María also played for the visitors but had to be substituted in the second half after feeling discomfort in the inner part of his right thigh.

How to watch the Portuguese Primeira Liga: live stream, fixture and standings.

Lisandro Martínez leaves in tears after injury in Manchester United’s defeat

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Lisandro Martínez suffered a left knee injury late in Manchester United’s 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace on Premier League Matchday 24. The Argentine defender was stretchered off in tears, raising concerns for both United and the Argentina national team ahead of March’s World Cup Qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.

United manager Ruben Amorim expressed his concern after the match: “I believe it’s a serious situation. It’s tough for us, not just because he’s a great player but also a strong presence in the locker room. This is the time for everyone to support him.”

Argentina U20 draw 0-0 with Ecuador

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Argentina’s U20 team secured a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in their final Group B match of the South American U20 Championship. Despite creating multiple scoring opportunities, including a missed penalty, La Albiceleste could not find the breakthrough.

Diego Placente’s team dominated but lacked efficiency in front of goal. The clearest chance came in the 79th minute when forward Agustín Ruberto struck a penalty off the crossbar.

With this result, Argentina finished the group stage unbeaten in second place after Colombia defeated Brazil to claim the top spot. Up next, La Albiceleste will begin their final hexagonal campaign against Chile on Tuesday.

U20 South American Championship fixture and standings.