EVER BANEGA just loves playing in Manchester. Ten days after producing a stunning display for Sevilla at Old Trafford, the midfielder hit a late opener in Argentina's Etihad win over Italy.
West Ham star Manuel Lanzini then doubled the victory margin in equally clinical fashion at Manchester City's half-empty ground
Gianluigi Buffon, who came out of retirement for this friendly, had produced two impressive saves in the first-half as the South Americans were on top.
And, with the Azzurri taking control in the second half, it was Chelsea No 2 Willy Caballero show off his shotstopping talent.
However, with the game seemingly petering out into a goalless draw, Banega's effort trickled past Buffon to all but settle the contest 15 minutes from time. Italy, who take on England in their next friendly, struggled for possession in a dour first 45 minutes, despite starting two of the best ball-playing central midfielders in Europe.
But Jorginho and Marco Verratti had very limited influence, with Buffon taking the plaudits for the Europeans.
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