Alvarez lights up Atlético's cup hope
Atlético de Madrid is playing for a place in the Copa del Rey final in a crucial second leg against Barcelona, and the Rojiblancos fans are placing their trust in Julián Alvarez. The Argentine striker, in his first season at the club, has become a fundamental pillar in Simeone’s scheme, proving to be a decisive player.
With 23 goals in 45 games (11 in La Liga, 7 in the Champions League and 5 in the Copa del Rey), Alvarez is the team’s top scorer and has provided 5 assists, establishing himself as one of the most important players alongside Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Barrios, De Paul and Griezmann.
Interestingly, Barcelona seems to be a rival that Alvarez is good at. In the three previous matches against the Catalan team, the Argentine has left his mark. He scored in the Copa del Rey match played in Barcelona, also assisting Griezmann.
In addition, he scored a goal in the last league match between the two teams at the Metropolitano. ‘La Araña’, with a market value of 90 million euros and a contract until 2030, has won over the fans with goals and assists.
After his participation with the Argentine national team, Alvarez entered the field in the last league match, reserved by Cholo for this important match. Now, at the Metropolitano, Alvarez is expected to lead Atlético to the Copa del Rey final, taking advantage of his goalscoring ability and his special connection with the rival goal.
