After a challenging spell in La Liga, Atletico Madrid entered the match against Real Madrid as underdogs. Undeterred, head coach Diego Simeone stunned the soccer world by orchestrating a decisive victory over their historic rivals in a thrilling encounter. Yet, it was Julian Alvarez’s spectacular free-kick goal that captured the spotlight, drawing inevitable comparisons to Lionel Messi‘s legendary record of goals scored from set-pieces against Real Madrid.

Julian Alvarez arrived at Atletico Madrid as a key player for the team. Despite swirling rumors about a possible desire to leave, the Argentine has proven to be Los Colchoneros’ most influential asset, surpassing Antoine Griezmann in impact during the 2025-26 season. He showcased his prowess by netting his first free-kick goal against R

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