Julián Álvarez breaks away from team-mates, doesn't applaud fans

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·23 August 2026

Julián Álvarez breaks away from team-mates, doesn't applaud fans

Julián Álvarez was one of the main talking points in Atlético de Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal because of his attitude after coming onto the pitch.

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After the loud jeering at the start of the match, the controversy continued following Julián Álvarez’s appearance on the pitch.

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Así reaccionó el Metropolitano al regreso de Julián Álvarez. 🔊🔥 #LALIGAenDAZN⚽️
– Sunday, 23 August 2026

For Giuliano Simeone’s goal, Julián Álvarez stayed at the center of the pitch, which came as a surprise.

But also, at the end of the match, when all the players went over to applaud the fans where the Frente Atlético were.

❗️ Julián Álvarez SE VA DEL CAMPO SIN SALUDAR A LA AFICIÓN DEL ATLETI mientras sus compañeros sí se quedan a aplaudir a la grada
– Sunday, 23 August 2026

What’s more, someone threw him an Atleti scarf and he wrapped it around himself, something that also did not go down well with the rojiblanco supporters.

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