Julián Alvarez arrived at Atletico Madrid from Manchester City As the club’s second expensive signing, and so far he has lived up to expectations. During a star debut season, The Argentine striker has equalized a remarkable milestone that Luis Suarez has put under Atletico’s last title -winning campaign.
After already showing its goal -cutting ability in Manchester City and with Argentina national team, Alvarez was anxious to thrive in a starting role after spending much of his time in Erling Haaland’s shadow. Now at Atletico he has made an immediate effect.
With his goal on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao, Alvarez reached 21 goals for Atletico Madrid-same Tally Suarez registered during the 2020-21 season, when the club last won La Liga. These are impressive numbers, especially with a significant part of the season that is still ahead, and Atletico competes on three fronts: La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey.
Although Alvarez has played more games than Suarez during that season – 40 games to 38-He has been more effective in front of the target. Alvarez has scored 21 goals and contributed 5 assists in 2,593 minutes, while Suarez netted 21 goals and gave 3 assists in 2,983 minutes, almost 5 extra matches.
An important similarity is that Both players reached their 21 goal milestone in their debut season with Atletico Madrid, which ended with a La Liga title. Now, during the season 2024-25, Atletico remains in the title race with Barcelona and Real Madrid, hoping to repeat the success of Suarez’s season.
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Simeone’s praise for Alvarez: Compare him to Suarez
Among those who are most impressed with Alvarez’s performances are Atletico head coach Diego Simeone. After the team’s 1-0 victory this weekend, The Argentine boss made comparisons between Alvarez and Suarezunderline the significance of the striker for the squad.
“When we found out that Julian Alvarez’s arrival was confirmed, we were very happy because we had another player, As Luis Suarez was at that time“Simeone said. “They are special players, they have a gift, something else. It’s like when (David) Villa arrived. “
“They are gaming changes. I am happy with his humility, his way of working, his way of being among the starting players, playing left and waiting for the bench to get in“The Argentine boss finished and offered high praise for his star striker.
