Diego Simeone firm on Julian Alvarez amid Barcelona links

Atletico Madrid returned to profitable methods on Wednesday with a comeback victory over Rayo Vallecano, for which that they had Julian Alvarez to thank. The Argentine striker netted a hat-trick on the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, as Los Colchoneros secured a 3-2 success.

As per Diario AS, Atleti head coach Diego Simeone gave his response to the encounter with Rayo.

“In Mallorca we performed recreation, we may have gained it, and tonight we repeated the identical state of affairs. Within the first half we may have had an even bigger lead, however they scored a terrific purpose towards us that affected our confidence.

“We made some changes and within the second half we had an excellent passage. Then, between the thirtieth and thirty fifth minute, the group was confused. The 1-2 got here, simply once we have been about to make the adjustments of Marc and Matteo. The group performed very nicely, discovered attacking paths, held the sport nicely, and gave us order, tranquillity and confidence. From there Julián’s two targets appeared: the primary with the assistance of Giuliano. We additionally had probabilities that we didn’t convert. And eventually, that nice purpose by Julián to shut the sport.

“That’s what occurs in soccer: if he doesn’t rating these two targets, we’d be speaking about different issues. However this time we have been capable of rating. The two-2 gave us life, and the third… What a purpose.”

Simeone waxes lyrical about Alvarez following hat-trick

Simeone additionally spoke glowingly on Alvarez, whom he hopes to have at his disposal for a few years to return – regardless of hyperlinks with Barcelona.

“Julián is one of the best participant we’ve. We have to handle him, ensure that he’s right here for a few years at Atleti. He has to assist us, and we’ve to assist him, in order that he could also be even higher than he already is. Each time he makes a distinction, he helps us tremendously.”