Julian Alvarez's performance is a great season.
Atletico Madrid had a 4-3 draw against Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Copa del Rey semifinals in 2024-2025 at 5:30 a.m. on the 26th (Korea time) at the Estadi Olympics Luis Companis in Barcelona, Spain.
Hourian's presence was great from the beginning of the game. In his first attack since the start of the game, Julián owned the ball in the center and then gave it to Antoine Griezmann. Houlian, who entered the penalty box after giving up the pass, threatened Barcelona when he header a cross.
Houlian, who was unusual from the first attack, scored 50 seconds into the game. Griezmann's kick was connected from a corner kick he created. He scored the first goal when he exquisitely finished the ball that flowed backward after hitting the head of Clément Langlet.
Hoolian's one-man show continued. Julián, who faithfully participated in the pressure in the sixth minute of the first half, stole the ball himself and began to advance from under the half-line. It was a hulian who accurately looked at Griezmann penetrating to the other side between three Barcelona players. Houlian's pass was delivered to Griezmann exactly, and Griezmann did not miss the perfect chance.
Despite Hourian's strong performance, Atletico were on the verge of losing the entire band, allowing four goals as their defense was very smashed. But Julián and Atletico didn't give up. In the 39th minute of the second half, Julián fell to the left and caught the ball. The pass was handed over to Angel Correa, who again gave the cut back to the center. Marcos Llorente rushed in and finished, and the game was again one goal apart.
Atletico made a miraculous draw on the road with Alexander Seurlott's theatrical equaliser in the third minute of extra time in the second half. Hourian, who scored one goal, one assist, and one key point, was really active.
Hourian left Manchester City for Atletico ahead of this season. It would not have been easy to leave Manchester City, the world's strongest, but Hourian did not want to remain No. 2. I wanted to move to Atletico and become the main character.
Houlian's ability deserved to be king. So far, Houlian has led Atletico's revival with 20 goals and five assists in 39 games. Houlians are overwhelming not just in terms of attack points but also in their impact on the game.
Atletico, led by Julián, has the potential to challenge for the championship again. Atletico has a chance to win the league, Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Will Hourian, the world's strongest man, be able to present Atletico with a championship.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
