In the run-up to the new World Cup, Álvaro 'Palito' Pereira referred to his compatriot Fernando Muslera and left a definition that quickly had an impact in Uruguay. The former left-back of the Uruguayan national team and Estudiantes assured that the current Albirrojo goalkeeper 'is a reflection of our generation', in a phrase that summarizes the importance that the goalkeeper has had and continues to have for the football of his country. The statements were made in a Uruguayan radio medium, where Pereira analyzed the validity of Muslera and the place he occupies within one of the most successful generations in recent history of the Celeste. Both shared different cycles defending the Uruguay jersey and were protagonists of an era that returned the Charrúa selection to the international spotlight. Pereira's evaluation is not casual. At 39 years old, Muslera continues to compete at the highest level and is on his way to dispute his fifth World Cup, a historic mark. The goalkeeper, who currently defends the colors of Estudiantes de La Plata, remains a reference both on and off the pitch thanks to his great career. In addition to the Celeste, Muslera and Pereira share another point in common: their link with Estudiantes. While the goalkeeper is going through his stage in the Albirrojo team, the former left-back defended the Pincha jersey between 2014 and 2015, a period in which he disputed international competitions and was part of the team led by Mauricio Pellegrino. Therefore, Pereira's words acquire a special value. Not only do they come from a former national team mate, but also from someone who knows firsthand what it means to wear the Uruguay and Estudiantes jerseys, two scenarios that marked the path of both footballers.