Messi Cup: River’s Win & Álvarez Comparisons – European Reaction

“The clone of Julián Álvarez that devastated Atlético in the final of a great Messi Cup”. 17 words of a title are enough to realize the international impact that the consecration of River this Sunday in the tournament organized by Leo Messi in Miami. Because although it was for Under 16 youth, the good play shown, the talents that stood out and the five Europeans that the Millionaire faced gave the grade.

This, for example, was reflected in the prestigious media Markfrom Spain. His article about the final, in fact, is focused 100% on Bruno Cabral, author of two goals in the definition and seven in the five games the team played, with the addition of the comparison with Julián Álvarez who shines at Atlético de Madrid and also left River.

“His name is Bruno Cabral, he is 15 years old and he alone won the Messi Cup final last night against an Atlético de Madrid that succumbed to River Plate (2-0) in Miami”Marca wrote in his first paragraph, later adding that the Spanish team “couldn’t beat Cabral’s River.” A significant amount of praise for a forward who closed the year with 51 goals in 36 games and with whom, according to the Millonario, there are already talks to give him his first professional contract, which by regulation can be signed when he turns 16 (starting on August 16, 2026).

Asanother of Spain’s leading media outlets, did not spare its praise for Cabral either: “Atleti suffers River’s jewel in the Messi Cup final”put in the title. “If River Plate and Atlético de Madrid starred in the final of the prestigious youth tournament, Bruno Cabral entrusted himself to his quality to decide things for the Argentine team and take the title to the Millionaire’s headquarters,” they added inside, in addition to stating that “The final was ‘won’ by the player of the tournament.”

They also highlighted the goalkeeper’s task Stefano Sarrokey to maintaining the zero in the goal with a save in the first half (it was still 0-0) and a lot of confidence in the centers. In fact, he was chosen as the best in the Messi Cup in his position.