Manchester City signing Claudio Echeverri showcased his immense talent by scoring twice and leading Argentina’s under-20 team to a stunning 6-0 victory over archrival Brazil in their opening match of the South American U-20 Championship’s Group B. Argentina dominated early, with Ian Subiabre opening the scoring in the sixth minute, followed by Echeverri in the eighth minute, and an own goal from Brazil’s Igor Serrote in the 11th. The team’s explosive start set the tone for an emphatic win.
Echeverri, who was recently signed by Manchester City, expressed his delight after the match. “We did an amazing job, we were ready for this,” he said. “We are always motivated to play against Brazil. We will not relax, we need to keep improving.” The young star’s leadership and skill have quickly made him a standout player in the tournament.
The South American U-20 Championship holds high stakes, as the top four teams will secure spots in the category’s World Cup, set to take place in September in Chile. Brazil, historically dominant with 12 titles in the competition, will now face an uphill battle to recover from their devastating loss to Argentina. Meanwhile, Argentina has sent a clear message of their intent to claim the championship.
Elsewhere in Group B, Ecuador edged past Bolivia with a 2-1 victory in their opening match. The top three teams in each of the two groups will advance to the final round, a six-team round-robin tournament that will determine the four World Cup qualifiers. With their dominant display against Brazil, Argentina has firmly established themselves as one of the tournament favorites.
