"However, Alvarez's performance against Barça was less than ideal as he barely made any impact in the final third, with the Catalans ending up securing a comfortable 3-1 victory. According to SPORT, Alvarez's timid performance against Barcelona did not really impress president Joan Laporta. However, that hasn't deterred Laporta, who still remains interested in the services of Alvarez and harbours the hope of signing him in the near future."
"Alvarez, to that end, fits the bill perfectly as he has shown exemplary performance at Atletico Madrid. The Barcelona board is willing to ignore his relatively timid display vs Barcelona, taking into account that Atleti operate under a very different tactical scheme under Diego Simeone. His team is not as efficient in the attacking third as Barcelona, so the club feel Alvarez may flourish a lot more under the leadership of Hansi Flick, as well as the support from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal."
Julian Alvarez underperformed in the recent match against Barcelona, making little impact in the final third as Barcelona won 3-1. Joan Laporta nevertheless remains interested in acquiring Alvarez and views him as a potential reinforcement. Barcelona could lose Robert Lewandowski next summer, which would leave the club without a clear number nine. Alvarez has demonstrated strong form at Atletico Madrid and is seen as a tactical fit for Hansi Flick’s system. The club expects Alvarez to benefit from service by Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Any transfer will depend on Barcelona generating sufficient revenue to meet Atletico’s high valuation.
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