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Julián Álvarez Scores Winner and Apologizes to Fans as Atlético Madrid Edge Deportivo La Coruña 1-0
Julián Álvarez scored early in the second half to seal a 1-0 win for Atlético Madrid against Deportivo La Coruña, moving them within two points of Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday, October 24, securing their sixth consecutive La Liga victory. Julián Álvarez scored the match's only goal in the 48th minute, striking early in the second half to move Atlético within two points of league leaders Barcelona.
Following the win, Álvarez publicly apologized to Atlético supporters for attempting to force a summer transfer, telling Movistar: "I understand people's anger, I would have been angry too". Head coach Diego Simeone praised the forward's statement, remarking: "It's not easy to say sorry, I'm very happy for him, he will feel very at peace".
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Julián Álvarez · Diego Simeone · Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Competition: Spanish LALIGA