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'He's the best ever!' - Pedri welcomes prospect of playing with Lionel Messi again after Barcelona icon's secret visit to renovated Camp Nou

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is more than receptive to the idea of playing alongside Lionel Messi again in the future. The two were team-mates...

12 HOURS AGO • goal

'He's the best ever!' - Pedri welcomes prospect of playing with Lionel Messi again after Barcelona icon's secret visit to renovated Camp Nou

Assists in win Alvarez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Alvarez recorded an assist to end a six-game stretch without a goal contribution in the league, marking his third league assist of the season. Since November, he has played eight league matches with just one goal and one assist, attempting just five shots in his last six games. Over the same period in the Champions League, he has scored in all three appearances, taking nine shots at a rate of three per match.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha scores 2 as Barcelona wins to add pressure on Real Madrid's Alonso before crunch game

Raphinha has scored two late goals to give Barcelona 2-0 win over Osasuna and increase it lead of the Spanish league

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Racking up Champions League goals Alvarez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Alvarez slotted home Atletico Madrid's opening goal Tuesday as they eased past PSV Eindhoven for a 3-2 victory. The goal marks the striker's third successive Champions League appearance with a goal. In additon to his goal contribution Tuesday, Alvarez led the Atletico Madrid attack with six cross attempts (two accurate) and five corners.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Simeone lauds 'game-changing' Alvarez in Atletico's Champions league victory Julian Alvarez was back on the scoresheet for Atletico Madrid as they held on for a 3-2 win over PSV in the Champions League.

DECEMBER 10 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Five crosses in away loss Alvarez registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Athletic.

Impact Alvarez made it five La Liga games in a row without a goal involvement. He attempted five crosses and was accurate with three. His four corners keep him as Atletico Madrid's main set-piece taker with 63. The forward has taken a shot in each of his last 10 starts, and this was the fourth game in these 10 where he has failed to put a shot on target.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation A pair of the top scorers in LaLiga will square off when Robert Lewandowski (eight goals) and FC Barcelona host Julian Alvarez (seven goals)...

DECEMBER 1 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Scores opener in 2-1 win Alvarez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Inter Milan.

Impact Alvarez scored his third goal in his four Champions League games and has also scored seven goals in his 13 La Liga games this season. He took three shots, which was the fourth time in his last five games, and he has taken at least three shots in each game where he has played more than 60 minutes in the last eight games. He also took four corners and has continued his run as the main set-piece taker for the club.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico coach Simeone shows trademark emotions stopping Inter's winning run in Champions League

Few do suffering and drama in the Champions League like Atletico Madrid and coach Diego Simeone

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Champions League leaders Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in London looking to extend perfect start

It will be a battle between the top two teams in the Champions League when Bayern Munich visits Arsenal on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Starts against Getafe Alvarez (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Alvarez is an option as expcted Sunday, with the attacker earning a spot in the starting XI immediately after his illness. This is a spot he should continue in, as he has yet to miss a start when available this season, with seven goals and two asissts in 13 league appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Getafe Alvarez (illness) is an option for Sunday's clash against Getafe, according to Marca.

Impact Alvarez has fully cleared his illness and is back available for Sunday's clash against Getafe. The best player of Atletico is expected to return directly to the starting XI to lead the attack of the Colchoneros on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful due to illness Alvarez is doubtful to play against Getafe on Sunday due to illness, Isaac Suarez of MARCA reports.

Impact Alvarez didn't play for Argentina during the November international break because he didn't have the required vaccines to travel to Angola, and he's missed the last two training sessions with the flu. His involvement in Friday's session will determine whether he'll be available for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez breaks a Lionel Messi Champions League record set with Barcelona Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez recently broke a Lionel Messi Champions League record that the Argentine achieved with Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Active day attacking Alvarez had five shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and 12 corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Levante.

Impact Alvarez was all over the field as he usually is, but was unable to earn a goal contribution Saturday, recording five shots, six chances created and 11 crosses. This does break his two-game streak with a goal, remaining at nine between UCL and league play this season. However, he did reach a new season-high in a match for crosses, chances created and shots.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Tuesday Alvarez scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) and crossing six times (two accurate) during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Union SG.

Impact Alvarez opened the scoring in the 39th minute while leading Atleti in shots and crosses during Tuesday's victory. The forward has combined for two goals, two assists, 10 shots, nine chances created and 18 crosses through his opening three Champions League appearances.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener from the spot Alvarez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Sevilla.

Impact Alvarez opened the scoring in the game as he slotted a penalty into the back of the net. The forward has now reached seven goals for the season, and only Kylian Mbappe has scored more goals than him this season. He took three shots, which was the sixth time in the last eight he has reached this number.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe scores two more as Real Madrid beats Valencia 4-0, Villarreal up to second

Villarreal scored three goals in nine minutes to rout Rayo Vallecano 4-0 in La Liga and move up to second in the standings

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Dishes assist in win Alvarez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 victory against Betis.

Impact Alvarez delivered a cross to Alex Baena, who buried their squad's second goal of the match in first half extra time. The assist marked the second through 10 appearances this season for Alvarez, while he only had a total of four in 37 outings last season. This also marked his fifth consecutive league outing with at least one chance created, totaling 10 across that span.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid defeats Betis and extends unbeaten La Liga run to nine games

Atletico Madrid has extended its unbeaten La Liga run to nine games after beating Real Betis 2-0

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Where to Watch Real Betis vs. Atletico Madrid: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Two of LaLiga's top 10 scorers go head-to-head when Cucho Hernandez (four goals) and Real Betis host Julian Alvarez (six) and Atletico Madri...

OCTOBER 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Can't make offensive effort count Alvarez registered three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Impact Alvarez was a force in the offensive third but didn't put any of his shots on frame and had only one solid cross. He'll have to do better for Atletico Madrid to break a decent Real Betis defense on Monday. Real Betis has only conceded 10 times in nine games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in win Alvarez had three shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Alvarez put three shots on target Saturday, his third match this season with three shots on target. He also created multiple chances and recorded one accurate cross on the attack. He was subbed off in the 82nd minute for Giacomo Raspadori.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Xabi Alonso 'on the ropes' at Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr puts up record numbers despite decline under new manager

Vinicius Junior's role at Real Madrid has taken a surprising downturn under Xabi Alonso, but the Brazilian forward has responded in spectacu...

OCTOBER 12 • goal

Xabi Alonso 'on the ropes' at Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr puts up record numbers despite decline under new manager

Quiet in draw Alvarez had zero shots and created one chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Alvarez couldn't extend his scoring streak here as he was completely held in check by the opposing defense, failing to even attempt a single shot. Such games should be seen as outliers for the forward, who was coming off racking up six goals and two assists over the previous three starts in all competitions and he'll still be one of La Liga's top fantasy picks after the international break.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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