Atletico Madrid faced another hurdle in the 2024/25 La Liga season, settling for a 0-0 draw against Alaves in their recent match. This result marks a slight wobble for Diego Simeone’s squad, as they have only managed to secure one victory in their last three league matches. With four games remaining, they need at least one win to mathematically assure their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Despite their struggles, Simeone’s team still looks poised to maintain third place, although they have won just one of their last six away fixtures in La Liga. A major incident during the game was the red card shown to Julian Alvarez shortly before halftime, although this decision was later revised to a yellow card after a VAR review, providing a small relief in an otherwise frustrating match for Simeone.
Alvarez has been a standout performer this season, emerging as the club’s top scorer in La Liga with 15 goals and a total of 12 in all competitions. However, he will be sidelined for the upcoming home match against Real Sociedad due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Alexander Sorloth is expected to step in for him in the attacking lineup.
This season has been a personal best for Alvarez, who previously set high benchmarks during his time at River Plate. With 25 goals already this season, he is on track to challenge his own scoring records even as he misses important matches due to disciplinary reasons. The final games against Osasuna, Girona, and Real Betis will be crucial for both the team and Alvarez’s individual achievements.
Despite the recent challenges, there is hope for Atletico Madrid as they aim to regroup and secure their Champions League position while looking forward to further solid performances from Alvarez and the rest of the squad in the remaining fixtures.