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Atletico Madrid striker Julian Álvarez was loudly booed by his own fans during Sunday’s La Liga match against Villarreal at the Metropolitano Stadium, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The 26-year-old Argentine, whose name drew jeers when announced in the starting lineup, faced further hostility upon his substitution in the 66th minute, with supporters chanting for his departure and throwing a team scarf onto the pitch as he left alone toward the locker room after the final whistle.
Álvarez, whose contract with Atletico runs until 2030, has been the subject of transfer speculation for weeks, with reports indicating his desire to join FC Barcelona. Trainer Diego Simeone confirmed after the match that the club decided Álvarez should not approach the fans post-game. “If Atletico Madrid wants to win titles, we must stand together. We need strikers—top-class strikers. To achieve that, we must all work accordingly,” Simeone said . He added that the team would support Álvarez “as long as he is with us” .
The match marked Álvarez’s first competitive appearance since the summer’s World Cup. He entered as a substitute for Kang In Lee but had minimal impact, attempting only one shot, which was blocked by Villarreal’s defense. Fans shouted, “Tell him to leave, just go already,” as he warmed up on the sidelines . Goalkeeper Jan Oblak acknowledged the tension, stating, “It’s not a comfortable situation for anyone” .
Villarreal opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Georgi Mikautadze, who capitalized on a cross from Nene Gueye. Atletico equalized via a long-range strike from Alejandro Grimaldo, but Villarreal restored their lead before halftime when Mikautadze set up Ayoze Pérez, whose effort was saved by Jan Oblak. The hosts leveled again in the second half, securing the draw. Álvarez’s estimated market value is around €120 million, according to reports .
CEO Mateu Alemany reaffirmed the club’s stance, stating that Álvarez’s inclusion in the squad “puts everyone in their place” . Simeone, however, hinted at unresolved tensions, emphasizing the need for unity and “important strikers” to compete for titles.
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