Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal in Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest in Matchday 27 of the Premier League.
The Argentine had already found the net in the 89th minute, but the goal was ruled out for handball after a VAR review. Still, he did not give up. In the final minute of stoppage time, he reacted quickly inside the box after a rebound from the goalkeeper and finished with a right-footed shot to secure the victory.
It was a dramatic moment at the City Ground, as Mac Allister celebrated with his teammates and the traveling fans after delivering three important points.
This was his first Premier League goal in 27 matches. Overall, it was his fourth goal of the season in 37 appearances, along with four assists.
Enzo Barrenechea scored his first Liga Portugal goal for Benfica in a 3–0 victory over AFS.
In the 30th minute, the Argentine midfielder controlled the ball inside the box and finished with a composed shot across goal to extend Benfica’s lead.
Both Nicolás Otamendi and Barrenechea started for Benfica, playing key roles in the win. The team now shifts its focus to Wednesday’s big challenge: attempting to overturn the series against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Meanwhile, Gianluca Prestianni was absent due to yellow card suspension.
Atlético Madrid beat Espanyol 4–2 in an exciting La Liga match after going down 1–0 early in the game. The key moment came from Giuliano Simeone, who scored the goal that gave Atlético the lead at 2–1.
Simeone received the ball inside the box and finished with a strong shot across goal. The ball went into the far corner, and he celebrated by kissing the Atlético badge.
In the second half, more Argentines took the field. Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada, and Julián Álvarez all came on as substitutes and added fresh energy to the team. Almada nearly scored after dribbling past the goalkeeper, but his shot was cleared off the line.
Per reports by journalist Gastón Edul, Lautaro Martínez’s recent injury is causing more concern at Inter than within the Argentina national team setup, as current timelines indicate the striker should be available for the Finalissima against Spain.
The forward picked up the injury during Inter’s 3-1 loss to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League. While any physical issue months before the World Cup draws attention, early indications suggest the problem is not considered severe.
According to reports, Martínez is dealing with a soleus muscle tear. The expected recovery time is at least 20 days, though the exact timeline will depend on the grade of the injury. From Argentina’s perspective, the outlook remains positive.
Inter manager Cristian Chivu described the injury as “serious,” but the concern is mainly tied to Inter’s immediate schedule, which includes the second leg against Bodø/Glimt, a Coppa Italia clash with Como, and the derby against Milan.
For Argentina, the calendar provides more margin. The Albiceleste’s next major commitment is the Finalissima against Spain on March 27 in Qatar.
If medical tests confirm a standard muscle tear without complications, Martínez would have roughly three weeks to receive medical clearance. After that, he is expected to need between 10 and 14 additional days to regain full match fitness.
That preparation window is currently the focus of Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff as they monitor the striker’s recovery ahead of the high-profile clash.
Lanús took a 1-0 win over Flamengo in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, with Rodrigo Castillo scoring the goal that gives the Argentine side the edge ahead of the return match in Rio de Janeiro next week.
Before kickoff, the Brazilian team — featuring players such as Lucas Paquetá — entered as the favorite. However, Lanús matched the visitors and finished the match with the advantage.
Over the 90 minutes, Lanús executed its strategy by staying compact to limit the influence of Flamengo’s attacking midfielders. The Argentine side focused first on keeping a clean sheet through goalkeeper Nahuel Losada before looking for chances going forward.
Eduardo Salvio was part of the Lanús lineup and logged minutes in the match, contributing to the team’s work rate across the pitch.
Clear opportunities were limited for both teams. Flamengo’s best look came from Everton, whose attempt was stopped by Losada. At the other end, Agustín Rossi was in goal for Flamengo and had little intervention until the decisive moment.
Lanús, meanwhile, spent much of the match tracking back and closing spaces. The physical condition of key players such as Marcelino Moreno and Rodrigo Castillo had been a pre-match concern, and the team managed their workload throughout the game.
The breakthrough came late in the match. After having a goal disallowed for offside — his second ruled-out effort of the night — Castillo finally found the net.
Following a cross from Marcich, Castillo rose in the box and scored with a header to give Lanús the lead. The goal proved decisive in the first leg. The 1-0 result sends the Granate to Brazil with the advantage. The Recopa Sudamericana title will be decided next Wednesday at the Maracanã.
