While Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann are a little discreet in the eighth round of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Atlético, Tuesday evening in Bernabéu, the derby of the capital offered two superb goals. The opening of the Rodrygo score in the 4th minute was already magnificent. The Brazilian winger has transplanted in the axis to send a heavy strike from the left with the purpose of Jan Oblak.
The Colchoneros of Diego Simeone tried to react and it is an exceptional individual feat which allowed them to equalize in the 32nd minute. Julian Alvarez, found on the left wing, refocused on the left of the opposing repair surface to wrap a strike of the right that spun in the opposite skylight. Thibaut Courtois could not do anything on this incredible goal, which is already one of the best achievements of the European season.
Julian Alvarez, the gentleman plus
The 2022 world champion is in great shape at the moment. Julian Alvarez clearly carries his team while Griezmann is often transparent. It is now at 10 goals in all competitions in 2025 for Atlético.