Overview

• Álvarez scored twice for Atlético Madrid, converting a penalty and then a standout free kick to seal the Madrid derby victory.
• He recounted on DAZN a short exchange with Nico González before the free kick, saying his teammate ultimately told him to take it.
• Simeone praised Álvarez as an extraordinary player, highlighting the dip on his free kicks and emphasizing his humility and work rate.
• TN.com.ar reported a 5–2 final score, while La Voz del Interior detailed the sequence of a 3–2 lead from the penalty followed by the free kick for 4–2.
• Álvarez called the occasion very special and stressed the importance of the points to close the gap to the leader, continuing a strong run after a hat-trick against Rayo Vallecano.