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Atletico's Alvarez to return against Villarreal: Simeone

Diego Simeone said the Argentina striker will be in the squad as Atlético Madrid looks after a key player after summer transfer bids from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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The Argentina international wanted to leave the club this summer but Atletico refused to sell him despite bids from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Alvarez, still finding fitness after his post-World Cup holiday, was not involved in Atletico's opening victory over Malaga on Wednesday. "Yes, he's going to be included in the squad list tomorrow and he's doing better," Simeone told reporters Saturday. "Obviously, he's still getting up to speed, like all…

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The Argentine striker was summoned by Diego Simeone for the match of Atletico Madrid against Villarreal this Sunday on behalf of the second day of Liga.

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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has confirmed that striker Julian Alvarez will be included in the squad for the team's upcoming match against Villarreal tomorrow (Sunday). Speaking to the media, Simeone stressed the vital role the Argentina international plays in the team's overall strategy. The coach stressed that Alvarez remains a central figure if the team is to achieve its performance targets this season. "Don't ask a liar why he lied," …

Diego Simeone, coach of the Atlético de Madrid, confirmed this Saturday that the striker Julián Álvarez will already be called in this Sunday’s match in front of Villarreal, once he “is better” physically, after the lack of filming that prevented him from playing last Wednesday before Malaga in the Metropolitan. “Yes. He will enter the call,” revealed the Argentine technician at the press conference prior to the meeting against the castellonense…

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The Score broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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