Atlético de Madrid continues its winning streak in LaLiga, and the club has found the piece it was missing to complete its team: JuliánAlvarez. The Argentine forward scored again in the 2-1 victory over Deportivo at the Metropolitano, regaining the confidence of the team and the fans after a long absence of goals.
Alvarez had not scored since April 29, the date on which they tied with Stuttgart in the Champions League. During the season, the Argentine was present in the two matches of the European competition and in the LaLiga match against Deportivo, but he had not managed to open the door at the local stadium since February 28. With his goal on Saturday, the player returns to the path of the offensive contribution that Atlético needs to continue competing for first position.
Alvarez's goal was also accompanied by a gesture of humility. In the press conference after the match, the Argentina international apologized to the fans for his comments during the World Cup, explaining that they were a mistake and that he understands the fans' anger. “I have to focus on working and continuing to improve with the team,” he added, underlining his commitment to continuous improvement and the importance of the upcoming matches.
The team, led by Diego Simeone, is two points behind the leader in the table and has its next visit to the City of Valencia in view, where the result will be crucial for the fight for first place. With the arrival of Alvarez to the attack and his recent goal, Atlético feels more complete and prepared to face the challenges that await them in the coming days.