If anyone doubted Argentina’s credentials when it came to retaining the World Cup trophy, then they will be eating their words. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez was impeccable as Argentina won again.
A 3-0 win over Algeria in the first match not only saw Lionel Messi score a hat-trick, but Lionel Scaloni’s men also sent a message to the rest of the tournament that they are ready to get the job done again.
Where was that work rate in a Chelsea shirt last season?! 😮
Enzo Fernandez's stunning stats for Argentina vs Austria.
They backed that up on Monday night. Another excellent performance, this time against a much harder opponent in Austria. Yet, a Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez-inspired Argentina cruised to a 2-0 win.
Austria might have actually had more of the ball than Argentina, and yet, Scaloni’s men dictated the control and the tempo of the match. Argentine media said Fernandez was second-best, only to Messi.
Real Madrid fans drool over Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez
It was a truly remarkable performance. Fernandez was second-best for touches, successful passes and duels, while topping the charts for recoveries and passes into the final third; a mercurial performance.
Onlooking Real Madrid fans are desperate for their club to sign Fernandez, despite Chelsea’s £120m asking price. Responding to his performance on social media, Madrid fans urged the club to sign him.
These 2 signings are no brainers for Real Madrid. If mourinho wants to win NOW. Then he must sign these 2 NOW.
Bastoni would complete our defense as the perfect fit and hes a top 5defender itw
Enzo is literally our missing piece in the midfield
I need them at the bernabeu now. pic.twitter.com/yHpL78uTAI
— ViniJr7Rmfc (@ViniJr7Rmfc) June 22, 2026
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Plenty of Madrid fans were impressed, with one supporter declaring Fernandez is the “answer to all of Real Madrid’s problems”, while another said “pay that Enzo money”, before adding “what a player”.
The comments continued to roll in during Argentina’s 2-0 win, with another posting he’s “exactly what we need”, while “the best midfielder Real Madrid could possibly sign” was the opinion of another supporter.
Where do Fernandez’s camp think he will be playing next season?
His agent, former PSG and Argentina star Javier Pastore, is said to be in regular contact with Real Madrid regarding a possible move for the Chelsea star. Obviously, Fernandez wants to join the Spanish giants.
Would you get rid of Enzo Fernandez this summer?🤔
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It all hinges on whether Madrid can cobble together the necessary funds to sign Fernandez. It might be that Madrid have to sell a few players before they can unleash such an outlay on the Argentina ace.
Despite the huge obstacle that Jose Mourinho’s side must overcome to get Fernandez, the player’s camp remain positive that he will be in a Real Madrid shirt next season. For now, focus is on the World Cup.
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