Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate will face Atlético de Madrid in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States. Julián Alvarez is making history at the Madrid club with 36 goals in his first season.
What happened?
The Argentine Julián Alvarez and the Colombian Radamel Falcao were trained at the Millonarios academy. The Colombian scored 45 goals and provided 14 assists in 111 games for River Plate.
Why is it important for Club Atlético River Plate?
The connection between River Plate and Atlético de Madrid is notable. Both clubs have iconic stadiums and a great passion for football. The Monumental and the Metropolitano are two of the most advanced venues in the world.
What comes next?
The Escuelita de River was reinaugurated to continue the progression of players. Since 2005, River Plate has been the non-European club that has exported the most players to the top leagues with 51 players. Six World Cup winners in Qatar were trained at River Plate: Montiel, Pezzella, Guido Rodríguez, Enzo Fernández, Exequiel Palacios, and Julián Alvarez.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Julián Alvarez's goals | 36 |
| Radamel Falcao's goals | 29 |
| Julián Alvarez's games for River Plate | 122 |
| Radamel Falcao's games for River Plate | 111 |
