Atlético de Madrid have a very important week ahead for their future in LaLiga . After drawing 2-2 in the league opener against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica , Simeone's men will be looking for their first victory in the competition. They will face Míchel 's Girona , who have suffered significant losses during the summer, but who have also strengthened considerably for their first season in the Champions League .
Therefore, one of the best matches of the day is expected to start next Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Two teams that fought until the last minute for third place, with the Catalan club finishing behind Real Madrid and Barça . Given this, it would not be surprising if the match had a certain intensity that will offer a great match to all spectators, especially those at the Metropolitano .
A stadium that has been longing for the same thing for a few weeks: celebrating a goal from Julián Alvarez. The Argentine has been the great star of the red-and-white summer, being one of the most important signings in the club's recent history. That is why there are many spotlights on the Argentine, who could have a golden opportunity to prove his worth in front of his fans.
Simeone will have the last word
The demands of the match will force Diego Pablo Simeone to field his best players against Girona . It is therefore not surprising that the name of Julián Alvarez appeared in the Argentine coach's training sessions at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda . And despite having had a rather weak debut in Villarreal , it seems that the Argentine will have his first start against the Catalans.
Or at least that is what is expected based on the tests carried out by Cholo Simeone , where the "spider" Alvarez has been the reference striker. In this way, unless there is a last-minute change in the head of his compatriot, Julián Alvarez will be one of the eleven chosen to start. Something that the Atlético de Madrid fans have been dreaming about since the first rumours of the Argentine began to fly over the Metropolitano .
Something that could be seen very clearly at the event that the club held to welcome the new signings. Both the men's and women's players were speechless when they saw the 30,000 Atlético de Madrid fans celebrating and chanting the names of each of them. And, obviously, Julián Alvarez's name was one of the most chanted due to the great expectation that his signing generated.
Many Spiderman masks and red and white shirts with advertising from the iconic film were on display at the Metropolitano . In addition, when the Argentine stepped onto the grass of the Atlético temple, the fans erupted in euphoria and joy. A sign that there is great expectation at Atlético de Madrid with Julián Alvarez , who they hope to see celebrate his first goals against Girona next Sunday.