Tomorrow's game can be considered a final, as FC Barcelona have won a full house this season. Therefore, the team that loses points tomorrow could fall too far from the top of the table. One of those who faces this match with great confidence is Julián Alvarez, the hero of last Thursday.
The Argentine striker has already scored two goals this season, with the one he scored against Celta Vigo being much more decisive. However, just over 24 hours before facing his first Madrid derby, a picture of him wearing a Real Madrid shirt has appeared on social media again. Even so, it is necessary to clarify the context of this photo and how long ago it was taken, as it has been more than a decade .
Julian Alvarez hopes for his best version
The world champion was one of the big signings of the last summer market, costing 75 million euros and another 15 in variables. Atlético de Madrid made a strong commitment to Julián Alvarez and the Argentine did not hesitate to leave Manchester City. Although he is struggling to get going, he has already scored two goals this season, the last being the winner against Celta de Vigo .
Tomorrow, it will not be the first time that Real Madrid faces each other, as they have played two Champions League ties against the Whites. In the 2023 semi-finals, he would score the decisive goal in the 4-0 win in England, managing to lift the title against Inter Milan . He was less lucky in the last edition, where Real Madrid managed to eliminate Manchester City in the penalty shoot-out.
However, social media has wanted to recover an old image of Julián Alvarez wearing the Real Madrid shirt. That photograph was taken during a tournament where the Argentine was on trial with the merengue team . He was only 11 years old and FIFA regulations prevented him from coming to Chamartín as he was under 13 years old and prevented his family from moving to Spain.
A derby with a lot of play
As is usual in this type of match, the pre-match has been gradually heated up by statements and announcements from both teams. The cancellation of the concert that was to be held during the break caused indignation among Real Madrid fans. Many considered it to be a complex for the red-and-whites, as the artist declared herself a fan of the Concha Espina team.
Obviously, the match against Vinicius is also gaining a lot of attention, although Atlético de Madrid are avoiding any controversy. After all, it is a match that counts for three points , but the situation in the standings is starting to be somewhat alarming for both sides. FC Barcelona has won all its matches in the league championship and could definitively escape tomorrow night.