Mastantuono creates 'fever' at Real Madrid

Mastantuono has breathed La Liga air.

Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Osasuna in the first round of La Liga was such a milestone for Franco Mastantuono. With just 28 minutes on the pitch, the 18-year-old Argentinean did what many young stars who have come to the Bernabeu have taken months, even years: conquering the most demanding stadium in the world .

Impressive performance

Bernabeu is never easy. This is the place where Cristiano Ronaldo was booed despite his countless goals, and where even stars like Kaka and Eden Hazard cannot escape the pressure.

Yet, before Mastantuono even touched the ball for the first time, he received a thunderous applause and shouts of “Franco, Franco…” that spread like wildfire on social media. At that moment, Bernabeu seemed to have found a new reason to be excited, a new “phenomenon” to place expectations on.

Mastantuono not only has the “rookie aura” but also shows the cool confidence of a player used to pressure. Having grown up at River Plate - a forge with historical weight - he came to Madrid not with the mindset of a survivor, but as a warrior ready to enter the battle.

Argentines are known for their passion and rigor. So when the home press called this debut “historic”, the excitement was not just a fleeting emotion, but also a belief that the “Albiceleste” had just found a new gem, comparable to the legends of the past.

Mastantuono received a lot of attention in the match against Osasuna.

In 28 minutes, Mastantuono was involved in 28 situations, almost equal to Brahim Diaz - who played twice as much time. He had a left-footed shot in the 88th minute that forced goalkeeper Sergio Herrera to show his talent, and that moment made the whole stadium gasp.

But more important than the missed goal was the way the Argentine talent entered the game: fearless, not forced, but bringing an “energy” that even Xabi Alonso himself had to admit. After just four training sessions, the youngster convinced his head coach to consider giving him a starting spot at the weekend – a decision that was supposed to be postponed for at least two games.

That is the sign of a “surpassing” that is taking shape. Rodrygo Goes is at risk of leaving Real Madrid, Brahim Diaz has not yet proven his worth, and Endrick is still too inexperienced. Mastantuono appears like a breath of fresh air, ready to break into Real Madrid’s starting lineup. And once he is given the opportunity, keeping his place in the Royal Spanish team will become a tough challenge for any opponent.

However, the most notable thing is not the platinum hair or the tattoos that make him look "older" than his real age. It is his composure after the match. Not only did he not show off, Mastantuono just quietly shared a photo with Arda Guler.

Mastantuono still has a long way to go.

No promises, no pomp, just humility. That's what makes the South American talent's image even more different: a young player with enough confidence to shine, but also enough composure to not be swept away by the spotlight.

Long way to go

Real Madrid’s history has seen many brilliant debuts and then fading away. But rarely has anyone immediately created a global “fever” after only a few dozen minutes on the field. Mastantuono did it because he came at the right time: when Real Madrid needed a breath of fresh air, when the audience was craving an idol to cling to in the next generation after Luka Modric, Toni Kroos or Karim Benzema.

Of course, one match doesn’t define a career. Mastantuono has a long way to go to prove he’s more than just an “internet sensation” after a fiery evening.

But it was from those early moments that faith was sown. And at the Bernabeu - where no one is easily forgiven, but if recognized, becomes immortal - Mastantuono had a dream start.

A new idol was born not on the benches, but on the green grass. Bernabeu has called Franco Mastantuono. And from now on, the story is no longer "if", but "when" he will become a real star in the Real Madrid galaxy.

Source: https://znews.vn/mastantuono-tao-nen-con-sot-o-real-madrid-post1578962.html