Julián Alvarez’s Atlético redemption arc in full focus for visit of Barcelona

Atlético Madrid host Barcelona on Sunday at 9pm at the Metropolitano in a La Liga clash where the winner takes top spot in the table. Striker Julián Alvarez, who publicly expressed his desire to join Barcelona during the World Cup after Argentina beat Algeria, must now face the club he wanted to join. Alvarez previously scored against Barcelona in both the Copa del Rey and Champions League last season as Atlético knocked them out of both competitions.