Julián Álvarez: 10 goals in 14 games, top scorer for Atlético Madrid | OneFootball

The Cordoban center forward Julián Álvarez has become the third highest scorer in the entire history of Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

With his recent goal against Inter Milan in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, the “Spider” from Calchín became the club’s third highest scorer in the competition, an achievement that places him among the most prominent names to have played for the rojiblanco institution.

The significance of his record lies not only in the number, but also in the speed with which he achieved it. Álvarez reached 10 goals in just 14 Champions League matches wearing the red and white jersey, an efficiency that is impressive even within the demanding European scene. His ability to appear at key moments, his movement inside the box, and his growing offensive leadership have made him a fundamental piece in Atlético’s system.

With this latest goal, the former River Plate player has entered a select podium led by Frenchman Antoine Griezmann, the club’s all-time top scorer in the Champions League with 39 goals in 88 matches. The second spot remains in the hands of Spanish midfielder Saúl Ñíguez, who has accumulated 11 goals in 74 appearances. Behind them now appears Álvarez, whose trajectory suggests he could continue climbing the ranks in a very short time if he maintains his current scoring pace.

The statistical impact of the Cordoban striker is also reflected on the national stage. Álvarez has surpassed Paulo Dybala in the ranking of Argentines with the most goals in the Champions League.

The “Spider” has 18 goals in 31 matches played in his European career — between Manchester City and Atlético — while the former Juventus player has 18 in 53 appearances. The difference in efficiency positions Álvarez as one of the most decisive Argentine forwards currently in the Old Continent.

In the midst of his consolidation at Atlético de Madrid and at just 25 years old, Julián Álvarez continues to write significant chapters in his career. His records, constant growth, and presence at the highest continental level confirm him as one of the most influential Argentine footballers of the moment.

Everything indicates that his story in the Champions League is just beginning and that records will continue to fall in his wake.

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