Derby with a scent of goals: Julián vs. Mbappé
The Metropolitano is getting ready for a vibrant derby where all eyes will be on two key figures: Julián Alvarez and Kylian Mbappé. Both players arrive as the offensive leaders of their teams, and they are expected to be decisive in the final result.
The most recent precedent between them on Madrid territory was a draw with goals from both. Julián put Atlético ahead with a Panenka-style penalty, while Mbappé equalized in the second half. This will be the third derby for Julián and the second for Mbappé.
Before defending their clubs’ colors in the Spanish capital, the two stars met in the World Cup final, where Julián’s Argentina took the victory after an exciting penalty shootout, after a 3-3 draw with a Mbappé hat-trick.
Interestingly, Julián Alvarez, was the preferred choice of a rival club to cover the vacancy left by Mbappé after his departure, but Atlético, under the direction of Diego Simeone, managed to convince the talented Argentine striker to continue his career at the Metropolitano. The Rojiblanca fans hope that Julián continues to demonstrate his goalscoring instinct and quality in each game, consolidating himself as a fundamental piece in Cholo’s scheme.
