This season, Atletico Madrid's performance has been quite commendable. As a La Liga powerhouse, their results have indeed shown a noticeable decline in recent years. However, during the summer transfer window, Atletico coach Diego Simeone insisted on spending 90 million euros to bring in Alvarez as the team's ace player.
Now it seems that Alvarez has indeed lived up to his price and ability. In the match where Atletico Madrid narrowly defeated Osasuna 1-0, Alvarez scored a decisive goal, helping Atletico secure victory. After this win, Atletico also clinched the La Liga mid-season championship title, leading Real Madrid by one point. This achievement has left Atletico very satisfied.
Alvarez has scored 13 goals so far this season, making him the top scorer for Atletico. It must be said that this signing has been incredibly cost-effective for Atletico. Despite experiencing a prolonged slump at the start of the season, Alvarez has since integrated into the team's tactical system and started scoring goals consistently. In the 11 games where Alvarez has scored this season, Atletico has won 9 of them.
It can be said that Alvarez is the hero behind the team's victories, repeatedly helping Atletico secure crucial matches. He has successfully justified his status as the summer transfer window's top signing, leaving Manchester City regretting letting him go. Since Alvarez's departure, Manchester City's attack has lacked a strong firepower point, diminishing their offensive threat. Consequently, their performance has significantly declined this season, making it not easy for Pep Guardiola to find a suitable replacement at the same price.