Julián Álvarez: We know our rivals, but we’ll play to our strengths | OneFootball

Julián Alvarez, forward for Atlético de Madrid, analyzed the Champions League match against Arsenal in a press conference.

WHAT DOES THE TEAM NEED TO WIN AWAY?

"As you say, we are doing very well but away from home we need to be more decisive, improve defensively to avoid conceding goals, and be sharper in front to try to win those matches."

RETURN OF JULIÁN TO ENGLAND, IS IT A GREATER CHALLENGE?

"I understand it's an important setting, because of the opponent, the competition... But we have to focus on winning each match, getting three points in this Champions format is crucial. We must try to finish as high as possible and end up better positioned."

JULIÁN, READY TO BE A LEADER?

"One sets goals, but I don't think beyond what's said about me. I always try to train at my best, help my teammates, perform as well as possible, and grow as a player and as a person. That's how I'm going to help the team and, surely, we will go further."

WHAT IS THE TEAM'S CURRENT STATE?

"At 100%, I believe we can face and beat anyone. The team is doing very well, we suffered some injuries in the first weeks and I think the team went from less to more and we can compete with anyone."

HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE BEFORE THESE TYPES OF MATCHES?

"Obviously, in such matches something changes. But the way to carry it out is always the same, give 100%, help the team, and we have to be decisive."

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THE MATCH TOMORROW?

"We know the opponent we are facing, in the stadium and with our weapons, surely we are going to have a great match."

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LA LIGA AND THE PREMIER

"Perhaps in England, English teams have more transitions, with faster wingers. But then there are many similar things, football is still football. Arsenal is a great team, with possession and strong at set pieces. But we, with our virtues and strengths, are going to hurt them."

AGAINST ARSENAL, A STATEMENT WIN

"Yes, hopefully, we can take the step forward and win at a place like the Emirates, away from home. But that's not what worries us. All the matches we played away we didn't do badly, but due to minimal details, the results didn't come. We are working to improve those details and with two or three adjustments, we will be able to turn around these away matches."

ARSENAL, A RIVAL IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIGHT?

"Arsenal has shown they are a great team. I had to play against them at City, we competed for the Premier, they have been doing very well, great players and a great coach. They have grown a lot, perfecting themselves and, obviously, they fight for all competitions."

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