{"id":41226,"date":"2025-09-27T16:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T20:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/alvarez-shines-in-derby-brace-and-simeones-tears-in-atleticos-victory\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T16:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T20:27:58","slug":"alvarez-shines-in-derby-brace-and-simeones-tears-in-atleticos-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/soccer\/alvarez-shines-in-derby-brace-and-simeones-tears-in-atleticos-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1lvarez Shines in Derby: Brace and Simeone&#8217;s Tears in Atl\u00e9tico&#8217;s Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"The last time Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez faced Real Madrid, a mistake in a penalty shootout cost Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid a painful defeat.\n\nHowever, \u00c1lvarez redeemed himself on Saturday by scoring two crucial goals in the 5-2 victory over the eternal rival in the La Liga derby.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00c1lvarez shines in the Madrid derby<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Argentinian striker overshadowed Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, who also scored for Real Madrid, which at one point had a 2-1 lead. \u00c1lvarez converted a penalty to put Atl\u00e9tico ahead 3-2 at the start of the second half, and then sealed his performance with a masterful free kick that went into the rival goal.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The triumph in the derby could be the turning point for Atl\u00e9tico&#8217;s season.<\/li><li>Real Madrid&#8217;s defeat &#8220;hurts.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nAtl\u00e9tico, led by Diego Simeone, inflicted Xabi Alonso&#8217;s first defeat of the season, after Real Madrid had won their six La Liga matches and the opening Champions League match.\n\nBarcelona could surpass Real Madrid, the league leader, if they win against Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atletico moved up to fourth place, six points behind Real Madrid.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We knew how special this day was, it was a derby and we needed the three points to reduce the gap with those above. We had control of the match and the team never stopped going forward. We created many scoring chances and were able to convert them.<\/p><cite>Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0927%2Fr1552001_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez scored twice in Atl\u00e9tico Madrid&#039;s win over Real Madrid.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nIn the last match between the two teams in March, \u00c1lvarez missed a penalty in the penalty shootout. The goal was disallowed and Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In the end, each penalty is a new shot, each match is a new opportunity.<\/p><cite>Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nSimeone seemed to wipe away tears after \u00c1lvarez&#8217;s second goal.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I have many emotions. This season started with difficulties, but thanks to the effort of so many people we are doing a wonderful job.<\/p><cite>Diego Simeone<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nAtl\u00e9tico needed this victory to stay in the fight for the title, after having had their worst start in La Liga since Simeone took over more than a decade ago.\n\n\u00c1lvarez, who arrived from Manchester City last season, has been key to the team&#8217;s recovery this week. The striker came from scoring his first hat-trick in Europe on Wednesday, in the 3-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>He works very hard and helps us not only in attack but also with his pressure in defense. We need him and we have to take care of him because he is very good. I hope he can stay at this club for a long time.<\/p><cite>Diego Simeone<\/cite><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last time Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez faced Real Madrid, a mistake in a penalty shootout cost Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid a painful defeat. 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