JuliĂĄn Alvarez edges closer to Lionel Messi in one UCL stat đŸ‡ŠđŸ‡· | OneFootball

JuliĂĄn Alvarez edges closer to Lionel Messi in one UCL stat đŸ‡ŠđŸ‡· | OneFootball

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Emily Wilson·26 novembre 2024

JuliĂĄn Alvarez edges closer to Lionel Messi in one UCL stat đŸ‡ŠđŸ‡·

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Atlético de Madrid's decision to sign Juliån Alvarez has proved to be worthwhile.

The former Manchester City man has enjoyed a bright start to life in Spain and again delivered on the European stage.


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Atleti grabbed an early lead against Sparta Praha on Tuesday after Alvarez stepped up and scored a perfect free-kick into the top left corner. Goalkeeper Peter Vindahl Jensen didn't move an inch.

The goal was Alvarez's second direct free-kick in the Champions League.

He's now only three back of tying the record for most in the competition by an Argentine player.

The holder of such a record is, naturally, Lionel Messi (five). Will Alvarez catch him?


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