Alexis Mac Allister has opened up about the playful banter he shared with Lisandro Martinez following the latter's surprising goal during the intense match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield.

The two players, who have developed a strong bond through their time with the Argentina national team, found themselves on opposite sides in this Premier League face-off. To the astonishment of many, it was Martinez who struck first for Manchester United right after halftime, giving the visitors an unexpected lead.

However, Liverpool fought back swiftly, with impressive goals from Cody Gakpo and superstar Mohamed Salah flipping the match in their favor. The drama didn't end there, as young talent Amad scored late in the game, securing a crucial equalizer for United and leaving Liverpool feeling like they had let two vital points slip away.

Despite the frustration of the draw, Mac Allister managed to find a moment of levity amid the tension, teasing Martinez about his unusual goal-scoring feat. In a post-match interview with TNT Sports Mexico, Mac Allister remarked, “I have a very good relationship with Licha (Martinez). It’s incredible because he doesn’t score against anyone else, but he scores a goal against us. So I had to tease him a bit!”

The friendship between these two Argentinian international players goes back to their roots, as both began their careers at famed Argentine clubs—Mac Allister at Argentinos Juniors and Martinez at Newell's Old Boys, the same club that birthed legends like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. Since joining the international scene in 2019, they have enjoyed significant success together, clinching the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa America.

In Sunday’s high-stakes match, Martinez and Mac Allister were joined on the pitch by another compatriot, Alejandro Garnacho, who played a pivotal role by assisting Amad's equalizer just minutes after coming on.

As the thrilling season unfolds, this lighthearted exchange serves as a reminder of the friendly rivalries and strong bonds formed between players representing their countries, illustrating that even in the heat of competition, camaraderie can prevail.