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Today’s front pages reflect the tension of the round of 32, the uncertain future of Julián Álvarez, and the voices stirring up the leading title contenders.

Spain sharpens its weapons for the Austrian test

The Spanish sports press is already buzzing ahead of the national team’s decisive clash against Austria. Newspapers such as Marca and Mundo Deportivo agree that the real “Red Route” begins now, a hugely demanding path in which, if Spain advances, it could come up against giants like Portugal, Croatia or France.

The need to leave behind the doubts from the group stage is being emphasized in order to face this historic knockout clash with maximum focus.

Atleti stand firm over Julián Álvarez

The transfer market is heating up with the “Julián Álvarez operation.” According to Sport, Atlético de Madrid have drastically toughened their stance in response to Barcelona’s interest.

The club will only accept the Argentine striker’s departure for a fixed fee of €150 million, paid in a single instalment, complicating Barcelona’s plans while Arsenal are also lurking as a serious rival in the race.

World Cup fever in Paris and Buenos Aires

International reactions are not far behind. In France, L’Équipe stirs things up with an exclusive interview with Ronaldo Nazário, who gives Kylian Mbappé his blessing by saying: “He reminds me of myself.”

Meanwhile, in Argentina, daily newspaper Olé highlights Lionel Scaloni’s caution, as he calls to “drive away any excess triumphalism” and show respect to Cape Verde, the tournament’s great Cinderella story, ahead of the round of 32.

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