Atléti star continues strong form in top-of-the-table clash vs Barcelona 📈
Julián Álvarez has rediscovered form recently after early-season struggles at Atlético Madrid, scoring against the side where he infamously wanted to move. After requesting but not getting a trans...
Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez has recently returned to his peak performance after a shaky start to the season. The Argentine forward, who once coveted a move to Barcelona, has been a bit-part player for Diego Simeone's team early on, making just three appearances in the opening eight matches and starting only once.
However, the 26-year-old has since emerged as a pivotal figure in Atlético's lineup, featuring in every one of their last eight games. This resurgence in form has been rewarded with impressive contributions, netting two goals and providing two assists in just four matches. His most recent goal-scoring feat came during a crucial La Liga showdown where he set up his brother Giuliano Simeone for the opening goal against Barcelona.
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