Atlético de Madrid He returned to the path of triumph with a solid 3-0 victory against Ray Vallecanoat the close of the 33rd day of LaLiga, and practically sealed its classification to the next edition of the Champions League. In the metropolitan, the team of Diego Simeone dominated with authority and had a new outstanding performance of Julián Álvarezauthor of the third goal and undisputed figure of the mattress team.
The Argentine striker again demonstrated his ability to appear in the right moments: At 77 minutes, after an assistance from Antoine Griezmann, Álvarez controlled precisely and defined adjusted to the stick, to sentence the result and beat the Argentine goalkeeper Augusto Batalla. It was his 27th goal in the season, an impressive figure for his first year in Atlético, although he prefers to look beyond the numbers.
“I do not look at statistics, I only focus on improving, helping my team and defending my colors”he said after the meeting. With humility and ambition, he added: “We have to continue working to finish the year in the best way. We think of us and continue adding to three.”
The Madrid team, who had stumbled last weekend against Las Palmas, quickly settled thanks to the goals of Alexander Sorloth (at 3 minutes) and Conor Gallagher (45), both after Argentine assists: Giuliano Simeone in the first and Rodrigo de Paul in the second. Then, the brooch was put by Julian, with the effectiveness that is already registered.
With 66 points, Atlético strengthens himself in third place and takes six units to Athletic Club, his immediate persecutor. In addition, it maintains a considerable advantage over Villarreal, sixth and outside the Champions area. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano moves away from his European dream.
Simeone’s team smiles again. And much of that smile bears the name of Julián Álvarez.