Mature! Alvarez: What he most desires is to be a father and want to create glory with Atletico Madrid

. In the Champions League, you have to advance to the second stage first, and then there is a direct confrontation, a life and death battle. We are very strong in these types of games. We had a great season last year, but in the last few months we were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey (vs. Barcelona, 4-4, 0-1), ranked third in La Liga, and were eliminated in the Champions League 1/8 finals (vs. Real Madrid, 1-2 in the first leg; 1-0 in overtime in the second leg, 2-4 on penalties). It was a great game, and in my opinion, there was a penalty that was not scored (he actually scored it, but his supporting foot slipped to touch the ball first). Resulting in a referee's disallowance; now the rules have changed, allowing heavy penalties if two accidental touches result in a goal.

We know that Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are looking for Lewandowski's successor, and they are both very interested in you.

Frankly, I don't know, I see various rumors on social media... In Spain, about me and Barcelona. There was a lot of talk about Cerrona. When I signed for Atletico Madrid, there were a lot of rumors about Paris Saint-Germain. Indeed, the management of Paris Saint-Germain had contact with my agent; they also expressed their intention to sign me, but in the end, it didn't happen. At the end of the season, we will make plans again.

In 2023, you ended up ranking seventh in the Ballon d'Or selection. Not in the top 30. How do you feel about this loss?

It feels great to be among the top 30 players in the world and to participate in such an important event. It makes me proud, but I don't care if I am in the top 30. I don't need praise to be happy.

source:Game 24h VN