Most goals since Suárez – Julián Álvarez turnings things around at Atlético

A head-turning statistic surrounding the production of Atlético Madrid star Julián Álvarez has come to the fore on Sunday evening.

This comes after the Argentine found the net for the latest occasion in the colours of the Rojiblancos.

Atlético marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to Son Moix for a La Liga meeting with RCD Mallorca.

When all was said and done, Diego Simeone’s troops emerged narrow victors, by a solitary goal to nil.

And it was the aforementioned Julián Álvarez who proved himself match-winner on the evening.

After some superb work on the part of attacking partner-in-crime Giuliano Simeone, the Argentine international was afforded the simple task of slotting home from close range on the hour mark.

And, as alluded to above, such endeavours on Álvarez’s part have since given rise to a noteworthy statistic.

As per statisticians Opta, after a difficult start to life in Spain’s capital following his big-money summer arrival:

‘Julián Álvarez has scored seven goals in 18 appearances for Atlético de Madrid in all competitions, the highest tally by a player in his first 18 games for the club since Luis Suárez in 2021.’

Conor Laird – GSFN