Thus, beyond the confusion, Ascacíbar began to experience the intensity of the Boca world firsthand, even though he had only arrived at the club one match prior and just hours before his debut as a starter. In the lead-up to the match between Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys, Santiago Ascacíbar was the star of a moment that quickly went viral this weekend at La Bombonera, during an interview that featured a supposed tattoo of his face. However, as the hours passed, the error was clarified: the tattoo was not of the midfielder, but of Ragnar Lothbrok, the iconic character from the series Vikings. The confusion—which was even taken with humor—arose from the great physical resemblance between Ascacíbar and the character, as they both share the braided hairstyle, shaved sides, and light eyes. The fan, an older man in a gray cap, played on this resemblance, creating the situation that went viral. Upon seeing the video, Ascacíbar reacted with laughter and surprise, quickly understanding the wink and the joke behind the gesture. 'It's a huge joy to be here,' expressed the midfielder, who nonetheless appreciated the public's affection in his first few days at the club.
