Diego Simeone says Álvarez ready for Barcelona clash in title fight

Diego Simeone said in a press conference that Julián Álvarez feels ready ahead of the Barcelona clash. The classic, scheduled for Sunday 8 November at 17:00 Argentina time, pits the league leaders Barcelona (30 points) against Atlético Madrid (28 points) in La Liga’s twelfth round.

Álvarez, the striker of the Selección Argentina, had wanted to join Hansi Flick’s Barcelona in the last transfer window but the move did not materialise.

Simeone outlines Barcelona’s pressing game

Simeone described Barcelona as a very good team that presses high, recovers many balls and scores many goals. He added that the club’s playing pattern has not changed since the arrival of their coach and that they feature Raphinha and Gordon on the left.

The classic will be a key moment as both clubs battle for the league lead, and Simeone warned that Atlético will suffer much of the match against such a strong opponent.

He said he is not there to compare players but to prepare the team for tomorrow’s match for the fans. The interview was published by Olé and the Cholo reiterated his confidence in Álvarez.