Julián Álvarez: Hat-trick and Simeone elevates him to “the best” in Atleti’s victory

Julián Álvarez: The Star Shining on Atlético de Madrid

Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, did not skimp on praise for Julián Álvarez after his masterful performance, where he scored a spectacular hat-trick. The Argentinian forward was key in the 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Álvarez put Atlético ahead on the scoreboard during the first half at the Metropolitano Stadium. Despite Pep Chavarría’s partial equalizer for Rayo, and the subsequent goal by Álvaro García that put the visitors ahead, two more goals from Álvarez, including the decisive one in the 88th minute, secured the victory for the Colchonero team.

“[Álvarez] is very good, he is the best player we have,” Simeone stated. “We have to take care of him, we have to help him be better. We need to have him here for many years at Atlético de Madrid, he is our player who makes the difference.”

Diego Simeone

Before this match, Álvarez had only scored one goal this season. The player, after being substituted in the previous match against Mallorca, had expressed his frustration, but downplayed the incident.

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The victory revitalizes the team ahead of the Madrid derby against Real Madrid.

“Pure football. Football is fantastic. That is the wonderful thing about this game. When it seems that everything is lost, faith, work and persistence give you this joy from time to time,” commented Simeone.

Diego Simeone

Real Madrid, current leader of LaLiga, will be a formidable rival, according to Simeone.

“They are a team that has won all six matches. They are in an incredible moment and have decisive players in every position. They have grown compared to last season in their collective game. They are a great opponent,” concluded the coach.

Diego Simeone