International football
The Argentine striker highlighted “the character, delivery and heart” of Atlético de Madrid in the series against Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
The Argentine striker of Atlético de Madrid Julián Álvarez during a match against Real Madrid. (Free Press Photo: EFE)
The result was not the one who expected, but after some moments of personal reflection, Argentine striker Julián Álvarez broke the silence after the elimination at the hands of Real Madrid in the Champions League and sent a message to the white entity, not to mention The controversy of its annulled penalty.
The protagonist of the most talked play of the current season of the Champions League was clear in A message he published on his official Instagram accounthighlighting the performance of Atlético de Madrid and not entering into controversy for the matter of penalty.
“The spider”, as they nicknamed, was sanctioned as an infraction the launch from the eleven steps in the decisive batch against Real Madrid since The var determined that I play the ball twice.
In his message posted on Instagram, he did not mention the play, but expressed “pain” after being eliminated.
Julián Álvarez’s reaction to Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid
“It hurts to stay out after having given everything on the court and fight until the last minute,” the ‘spider’ published.
“Now it’s time to look forward and focus on what is coming. Congratulations to Real Madrid for the classification“The player who was champion of the Champions League concluded under the direction of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
For now, Atlético de Madrid must already pass the page since On Sunday, March 16, FC Barcelona will face in a duel corresponding to the date of LaLiga.
This confrontation will be key to the aspirations of both clubs in the league competition since Atlético remains third classified with 56 points, only one behind Barcelona, first with 57, but has one less match.
Atlético and Barcelona have another pending duel to play, that of the semifinals back of the Copa del Rey on April 2 to be held at the Metropolitan Stadium.

