Julián Álvarez snatches late win for Atlético Madrid over Oviedo in LaLiga | OneFootball

In a match where the Colchonero couldn't find a way against the last team in La Liga, the Spider appeared at the end to give the victory and a tremendous boost of confidence to Cholo Simeone's team.

Julián Álvarez. There's not much more to say. Even though he went through an extended goal drought or was resisted by some fans, the forward is always there. Whether with determination, being a protagonist, or becoming a hero, as happened in Atlético de Madrid's 1-0 victory against Real Oviedo, which came thanks to his last-minute goal.

And the Colchonero couldn't find a way in a match against the last team in La Liga. Although Cholo Simeone tried to surprise with Thiago Almada generating play through the middle , the home team quickly figured out the strategy and managed to neutralize the Colchonero. That's why, in a match where most substitutes played (of the Argentinians, only the former Vélez player and Nahuel Molina were starters), Atleti was disappointing because they couldn't even tickle the weak Oviedo.

In fact, if it weren't for their lack of hierarchy, if there was a team that should have gone into halftime winning, it was the Asturians, who made Oblak work with two clear chances at the end of the first half.

Thus, Simeone took note and brought Julián in at halftime, and the energy changed. And without shining, Atlético came out with a different impetus, taking control of the ball and hovering around Oviedo's area.

But that wasn't enough, and the minutes passed, and the 0-0 persisted. In fact, the Colchonero had no shots on goal, but between the fatigue that began to affect Oviedo and Atleti's desire, the goal started to get closer. First, it was Baena, but the goal was disallowed for offside, making it seem inevitable that 0-0 would be the reality.

But there was Julián, who had an ace up his sleeve. Because beyond the determination, the reality is that the former River player hadn't generated much danger, but in the first - and only - chance he had, he didn't forgive: At 94 minutes and with an Atlético desperately attacking, the ball fell to the forward in the area, and with impressive composure, he feinted and shot with his left foot. A great goal. For Cholo to celebrate, the Colchonero fans, and all of Atlético . Because thanks to Julián, the hero of the night, Atlético de Madrid takes away more than just a victory. These are three key points that keep them in the Champions League qualification zone, but also give the team an extra dose of confidence to face the return leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Barcelona and the round of 16 of the top UEFA tournament. All thanks to the star forward, who, even though he might not be at his best moment , will never let his team down.

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