As Messi shines against Croatia, the other Argentine player that is compared to Maradona

Argentina is closing a great match against the Croatian national team. Argentina came out of the first half with a two-goal lead on the scoreboard. In the match, Lionel Messi opened the scoring after a penalty kick. 
penalty, however, the real hero according to the Argentinean fans is another one and they even compare him to Maradona.

Maradona is remembered as one of the best players in Argentina's history. World Champion in 1986, but usually missed for always appearing at important moments. Now, in the match against Croatia, a player who is not Messi gets the praise and comparison with 'El Diego'.

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Julian Alvarez is playing in his first World Cup and despite not being a starter in the first match, he has earned his place by scoring goals for the national team and in the semifinals he appeared twice to give the Argentine team the lead. The second goal was a Maradona-like move.

Will Julian Alvarez be compared to Maradona?

Julian Alvarez was very active at the Lusail Stadium right from the start. The Argentine player earned the first penalty and then beat the entire Croatian defense to score the second goal. The Argentinean press and fans shared through social networks that it was a Diego Maradona-style play.