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 a celebration in Atlético de Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Galatasaray, away, on matchday 7 of the regular phase of the UEFA Champions League. The Argentine striker started, participated in the game, but couldn’t score and extended a streak that is starting to raise warning signs.

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

This statistic is striking when compared to his previous record in Europe. During his time at Manchester City, Álvarez had two similar streaks: one of seven matches 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 in the Old Continent.

Despite the lack of goals, Simeone has publicly backed the striker in recent days. “He played a very good match. The goal will come, I’m not worried because he has goals in him,” said the coach after the win over Alavés in La Liga. And he added: “We need him because he is extremely important for us.”

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