The Westfalenstadion had witnessed countless historic moments in its storied existence, but as Mateo Álvarez stepped off the team bus on this crisp Saturday afternoon, there was something different in the air an electricity that spoke of anticipation, of potential, of a moment that could define not just a career but a legacy.
For the first time in his professional life, Mateo was arriving at the stadium not as a hopeful substitute but as a confirmed starter. The number 19 jersey hung in his designated spot in the dressing room, freshly pressed and waiting, carrying with it the weight of expectation and the promise of opportunity.
