In yesterday afternoon's Superclásico, River defeated 2-1 against Boca, thanks to goals by Franco Mastantuono and Sebastián Driussi. In the stunning goal scored by the 17-year-old, Juan Pablo Varsky's comment during the broadcast caught attention, in which he downplayed the playmaker's merit somewhat.
The commentator on TNT Sports Premium broadcasts alongside Pablo Giralt found himself at the center of controversy after his assessment of River's gem's goal. In his description, he attributed much of the merit to the player, but also highlighted the influence of the wind, a climatic factor that was felt throughout the match.
"He has the advantage of the wind, which can stop it. The wind does the last part of the work. But 99% is the work of the 17-year-old," was Varsky's phrase during the broadcast, after Mastantuono's spectacular finish in his first Superclásico as a starter at the Monumental.
Varsky's comment about the wind's influence provoked reactions from several River fans, who argue that 100% of the merit belongs to the young midfielder. On social media, users didn't let the comment pass and reacted strongly, causing "Varsky," "Mastantuono," and "the wind" to become trending on X.
