Nehuén, FC Porto's defender, was a starter in the match against Manchester City, replacing Jakub Bednarek, who was suspended. The Argentine practically didn't play last season due to an injury, which makes his starting role in this Champions League match even more noteworthy.
The young defender showed himself prepared for the challenge of facing one of the best forwards in the world, Erling Haaland. In his intervention to the media, Nehuén stated that he prepared himself mentally and physically for these moments of high competitive demand.
This match against Manchester City represented an important opportunity for Nehuén to demonstrate his abilities after a prolonged period away due to injury. The starting role in the most difficult game of the Champions League group stage was a significant test for the 22-year-old defender.
FC Porto needed a solid defensive response against one of the most powerful attacking teams in Europe, and Nehuén was the coach's choice for this difficult mission. The Argentine's performance will be evaluated by the collective display of the Porto team in this European clash.
