Following the conclusion of the international matches in March, the Argentina national team secured an impressive victory in their encounter against Costa Rica. Despite facing certain difficulties, Lionel Scaloni’s squad managed to stage a remarkable comeback in the second half.

Costa Rica took the lead in the 34th minute with a goal from Manfred Ugalde, presenting a challenge for the Argentine team. However, there were no surprises in the end, as Argentina executed a stunning comeback. Scaloni’s players dashed Costa Rica’s hopes by scoring three consecutive goals, securing a final score of 3-1 in their favor.

Notably, after making several appearances as a substitute, Alejandro Garnacho finally earned his first start for the national team. Although he didn’t score or assist, the 19-year-old forward left a strong impression with his dynamic presence on the left flank, constantly troubling the opposition’s defense. According to data from Fotmob, Garnacho made an especially impressive impact with two shots on target and two key passes against Costa Rica.

It is worth mentioning that Garnacho had 12 touches in the penalty area, more than any other player on both teams. The Manchester United player had an impressive performance in his first start for the Argentina national team. Additionally, he showcased his abilities with three accurate long passes, two successful dribbles, six duals won, and four fouls suffered.

According to Fotmob’s evaluation, Garnacho received a rating of 7.2 for his display, which is the highest among his five appearances for the Argentina national team up to the current moment.