Carlo Ancelotti has pledged to promote him to the first team full-time next season.
Raúl accelerated his development after watching one goal.
Spain and Uruguay are set to duel it out for his international future.
His debut drew comparisons with Messi.
And so, for ESPNFC, here’s an audio version of my column about Álvaro, the 18-year-old who may well become the tip of the spear for a new generation of winners in white.
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Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter