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Álvarez strike edges Atlético past Deportivo, within two points of Barcelona
October 24, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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5 reports · 3 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 1 hour
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Julián Álvarez apologizes to Atlético Madrid fans for exit talk - ESPN
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Álvarez's 1st LaLiga home goal in 11 months sees Atleti close gap to Barça
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YKYalla Kora
السادس تواليًا.. ألفاريز يقود أتلتيكو مدريد لفوز صعب على ديبورتيفو لاكورونيا
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KOKooora
ألفاريز يكسر صمته الطويل بشأن حلم برشلونة: لو كنت مكانهم لغضبت!
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KOKooora
كابوس الريال يبدأ من أتلتيكو.. ألفاريز يُشعل النار تحت أقدام مورينيو
(opens the publisher’s site)Julián Álvarez scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid beat Deportivo 1-0 to pull within two points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
- Álvarez converted Alejandro Grimaldo's cross in the 48th minute for his first league goal at the Metropolitano since November 2025.
- Atlético moved second on 25 points, four clear of Real Madrid before Barcelona hosts Madrid in Sunday's Clásico at Camp Nou.
- Álvarez scored his second goal in as many matches after his equaliser in Tuesday's Champions League draw at Stuttgart.
- Atlético extended their unbeaten run to eight matches, though their six-game winning streak ended in Germany.
- Álvarez apologized to Atlético fans for World Cup comments hinting he wanted to leave, saying he timed the remarks poorly and understood their anger.
- Diego Simeone praised his apology and stressed the team's need for Álvarez, who has faced boos at the Metropolitano after an injury-hit season.