Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed his support for forward Julian Alvarez following the team's defeat to Barcelona in a LaLiga match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 8, 2026.
Alvarez, who has struggled to find consistent form since joining the club, was again unable to make a decisive impact as Atletico fell to their Catalan rivals. Despite the loss, Simeone insisted that the Argentine international remains an important part of his plans.
The match, part of the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports season, saw Barcelona secure a victory in Madrid. Simeone's post-match comments emphasized patience with the 24-year-old striker, who arrived with high expectations.
