Julián Álvarez: From Revenge to Colchonero Ecstasy
Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid’s forward, was key in the victory against Sevilla, scoring the equalizing goal from a penalty. This goal has a special taste for the Argentinian, who thus overcame the memory of the goal disallowed for a double touch in the Champions League against Real Madrid.
After the match, Álvarez downplayed the past and focused on the present and future of the team. ‘What happened happened, I took each penalty as I always did,’ he declared confidently.
The victory at the Sánchez Pizjuán was celebrated with enthusiasm in the rojiblanco dressing room, demonstrating the unity and ambition of the group.
For Álvarez, the key was the team’s insistence: ‘It was a difficult pitch against a complicated rival, and starting losing is never easy, but now we tried all the time.’ The triumph allows Atlético to close the gap with their direct rivals in the fight for LaLiga, although the team maintains the philosophy of game by game, now focusing on the next match against Valladolid. ‘We continue with enthusiasm, we go game by game,’ Álvarez said, reflecting the competitive spirit and winning mentality that prevails in the Metropolitano.
