In a match with 3 memorable goals, Julian Alvarez's goal was probably the best. That is another proof - perhaps the most convincing proof - why Atletico Madrid and especially Diego Simeone were right to do their best to sign the Argentine last summer.
The AS newspaper described Alvarez as having a high-class move at the Bernabeu. The 2022 World Cup champion overcame Eduardo Camavinga's charisma before making a beautiful curleria that completely limited goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois' hand.
Alvarez is an excellent striker, capable of creating moments of genius such as a goal against Real Madrid. Humious and hard-working, the Argentine is a perfect fit for Simeone's side.
Alvarez has only been in Madrid for 7 months, but he has scored 2 goals at the Bernabeu. In addition to the Champions League match, the former Man City player also conceded a goal for Los Blancos in La Liga last month.
A few days ago, Alvarez also scored the decisive goal against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga to help Atletico Madrid continue to maintain the championship race with Barcelona and Real Madrid. In just a few days, what Alvarez has shown is truly different.
In the summer of 2024, Man City sold Alvarez to Atletico for 75 million Euros, plus 10 million Euros in add-ons. In Spain, Alvarez has quickly integrated, shined in big matches and affirmed his leadership role in attack.
Now in March, Atletico are still fighting for La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey titles. Partly because they have one of the best strikers in the world in attack.
So far this season, Alvarez has scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Madrid team. And after only 9 matches in the Champions League, he has scored 7 goals.
Of which, Alvarez's biggest and most beautiful goal ever was his recent goal against Real. With a difference of only 1 goal, Atletico is fully confident enough to think about a comeback at the Metropolitano Stadium. All eyes will certainly be on Alvarez.
"We have one more home game with the support of the fans. We need to take this opportunity to play a great match and win.
The gap is only 1 goal, but first of all we have to think about the match against Getafe on Sunday. After that, we will prepare for the return match in the best way" - Alvarez said.
