Giuliano belongs to an exclusive group: just 20 players, out of more than 400 in Primera, are part of it. That status takes on particular significance after the criticism the forward faced at Atlético de Madrid at the start of the season. Poor performances and the weight of his name contributed to focusing the criticism on him.
The mood changed after the derby against Real Madrid, where his strong display earned applause. Giuliano’s appearance in the final offers another marker: he came on in the 70th minute in place of Rodrigo de Paul, with the score still 0-0.
These details highlight the contrast between the recent criticism and Giuliano’s place in this select group. He is among the 20 players concerned, though that status does not erase the questions raised by his performances early in the season.
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