""I've watched Messi's goal against Liverpool here [at the Camp Nou] several times, but I wasn't entirely sure it was going into that exact corner. Once you strike the ball, you realise it, and even before I kicked, I was already quite certain.""
""I'm in good form at the moment. I feel great, and the most important part of the season is coming up. We need to keep working hard, because there are great things ahead.""
""Julian scored a fantastic goal. He's an extraordinary player for Atletico. I'm thrilled for him and the team.""
Julian Alvarez scored a free-kick against Barcelona, inspired by Lionel Messi's 2019 goal. Atletico Madrid won 2-0 in the Champions League quarter-finals. Alvarez's goal marked his ninth Champions League goal this season, the most by an Atleti player in a single campaign. He expressed confidence in his form and the team's potential. Coach Simeone praised Alvarez's contribution and adaptability in the match, emphasizing the importance of teamwork regardless of the opponent's player count.
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