Mar 3 • 23:24 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

The night Musso screamed for a place in the World Cup: his outstanding performance to get Atlético to the final of the Copa del Rey

Juan Musso showcased his goalkeeping talents during Atlético Madrid's Copa del Rey semifinal against Barcelona, strengthening his case for inclusion in Argentina's World Cup squad.

Juan Musso is currently vying for a spot as the third goalkeeper on Argentina's World Cup roster, positioned behind Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez and Gerónimo Rulli. His chances to prove himself at Atlético Madrid are limited due to Jan Oblak being the undisputed starter. However, as the World Cup approaches, each opportunity becomes crucial for Musso to demonstrate his abilities. In a recent match against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals, despite Atlético Madrid's overall defeat, Musso's performance was exceptional. He made six crucial saves at Camp Nou, some of which were particularly challenging. His efforts highlighted why he deserves consideration from national team coach Lionel Scaloni as the World Cup approaches. During the latter stages of the match, even as Barcelona pressed hard for an equalizer to extend the game, Musso delivered a stunning performance. Notably, he made an incredible save against a long-range shot from Marc Bernal and then denied Raphinha on the rebound with an even more remarkable save, which further solidified his case for a place in the national team.

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