Damp squib at Atlético: Julián Álvarez goes seven games without scoring | OneFootball

Julián Álvarez was unable to end his goal drought and once again went without celebration in Atlético de Madrid's 1-1 draw against Galatasaray, as a visitor, for matchday 7 of the regular phase of the UEFA Champions League. The Argentine forward started, participated in the game, but couldn't score, extending a streak that is starting to raise warning signs.

The Spider is going through his worst moment since joining Diego Simeone's team: he has gone seven consecutive matches without scoring, including the encounter against Atlético Baleares for the Copa del Rey, where he was a substitute and didn't play. His last goal dates back to December 9, 2025, when he scored in the victory against PSV, also in the Champions League.

The statistic is striking when compared to his previous records in Europe. During his time at Manchester City, Álvarez had two similar streaks: one of seven games without scoring between February and March 2024, and another of eight matches between March and April of that same year. If he continues without scoring, he could match his worst drought since playing on the Old Continent.

Despite the lack of goals, Simeone publicly supported the forward in recent days. “He played a very good match. The goal will come, I'm not worried because he has it in him,” the coach said after the victory against Alavés in La Liga. And he added: “We need him because he is very important for us.”

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