Julian Alvarez scored in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League win against Barcelona (Picture: Getty)Atletico Madrid have underlined their determination to keep hold of Julian Alvarez amid increasing transfer interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are long-term admirers of the Argentina international who enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a sensational free-kick in his side’s 2-0 Champions League quarter-final win over Barcelona at Camp Nou last night. Alvarez joined Atletico Madrid from Manchester City two years ago having grown tired of playing second fiddle to Erling Haaland for the Premier League giants. If a player has a contract and still has years left, tell me what could happen. Alvarez’s stunning set-piece goal was the highlight of a stunning victory and compounded the home side’s misery following the sending off of Pau Cubarsi.

Source: Metro April 09, 2026 08:32 UTC