Julián Álvarez, who scored a stunning volley in Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 first-leg, acknowledged his own goal but revealed that one particular Real Madrid player truly impressed him.
In the post-match press conference, Álvarez said, “Although I scored a beautiful volley yesterday, to be honest, this particular Madrid player really shocked me.” He was referring to Brahim Díaz, who not only delivered an excellent performance but also scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the second half. Álvarez praised Díaz for his…