Alvarez apologises to the colchoneros after a false start at FC Barcelona
Julián Alvarez apologized to the Atlético de Madrid supporters after mentioning a rumored move to FC Barcelona during the summer transfer window, while scoring the decisive 1‑0 goal against Deportivo in La Liga. The incident occurred during Saturday night’s match, described as decisive against A Coruña.
The match, counted for La Liga, ended with a 1‑0 home victory for Atlético de Madrid. Alvarez, Argentinian international, scored the only goal, giving the colchoneros a night of joy after a tense period.
Apologies after the decisive goal
At the end of the match, La Araña spoke into the Movistar microphone. “I wanted to apologise to the supporters for my comments made during the World Cup. It was a mistake. The way I said them and the timing chosen were inappropriate,” he said. He added that he understood the anger of the fans and was grateful for their generosity.
These words were spoken under the lights of the Metropolitano stadium, where the supporters first cheered the goal before listening to the apologies of the player.
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The false start to FC Barcelona
During the summer transfer window, Alvarez hinted at wanting to leave the Colchoneros after the second group match of the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina beat Austria 2‑0. The deal with FC Barcelona ultimately did not materialize.
Upon his return, the supporters had booed him during the match against Villarreal, which ended 2‑2. Alvarez acknowledged that their reactions were justified, recalling his desire expressed during the tournament.
Since then, the player has received a warm welcome after his goal against Deportivo, the chants resonating in the stadium as a sign of reconciliation.
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“Queria pedir desculpa aos adeptos pelas minhas palavras… foram um erro”, he repeated in Portuguese during a post‑match flash interview with Deporte Plus of Movistar, confirming his remorse. Everything now seems back to normal, the supporters cheering the scorer and the team.