Julián Álvarez: Revelations of a 'Colchoneros Spider'
DAZN brings us ‘Julián. Revealed’, a documentary that unravels Julián Álvarez’s adaptation to Atlético de Madrid. The Argentine striker has become a key piece, contributing goals, assists and tireless grit.
The documentary traces key moments in his recent career, from his arrival in Madrid and his connection with Griezmann, to the euphoria of the World Cup and the bitterness of the Champions League.
Álvarez highlights Griezmann’s importance in his arrival: ‘He was the first to send me a message to come to the club. With his hierarchy and experience, everything is easier’. He also shares his admiration for Messi and the joy of playing alongside him: ‘The photo with Leo at the World Cup is a dream come true’.
The documentary also reveals the origin of his nickname: ‘Since I was a child I was very restless and my brothers couldn’t take the ball away from me, they said it seemed like I had several legs’. But not everything is joy.
Julián recalls with frustration the penalty that meant elimination in the Champions League: ‘I’ve seen the video 10 times and even then you don’t know if there were two touches. It hurts a lot that everything falls apart because of something like that.’ Despite the adversity, this documentary shows a committed Julián Álvarez ready to continue leaving his mark at the Metropolitano.
