Julián Álvarez scores again: 185 days later for Atlético

Julián Álvarez returned to the scoresheet for Atlético de Madrid 185 days after his last strike, which came in the Copa del Rey final versus Real Sociedad. On October 20, in a setting that the article links to his recovery, the forward capped the moment with a decisive goal.

The move started with an error in the central area, and Ademola Lookman provided the assist after touching the ball almost straight from the start of his second-half play. Álvarez appeared at the penalty spot and finished first-time, sending the ball into the corner.

Before that, Julián had waited 12 matches to score in the current Atlético season, following a turbulent summer that involved a push to leave for FC Barcelona—something that reportedly left parts of the club’s support against him. Ahead of the game, Atlético’s football director Mateu Alemany said: "Julián está demostrando que ya está listo, creo que va a marcar hoy".

From Champions to the comeback

The Champions League has been his strongest stage for Atlético: the article recalls 17 goals and seven assists in 27 Champions matches across his first two campaigns. It also highlights his City record—eight goals and two assists in 17 games—where he even won the Champions League.