""The facts speak for themselves with [Álvarez]," Simeone said in his post-match news conference. "The assist for Lookman was fantastic. [Álvarez's] work rate in the first half was incredible. "Scoring goals is something he has, and thank god he's back. He needed that goal so much, and for sure it will help clear him up for what's next.""
""[Álvarez] is an incredible player and person," full-back Nahuel Molina said. "He's a winner ... He's a fighter, and he'll always look to keep moving forwards because he's a great guy." "The four forwards -- Giuliano [Simeone], Julian, [Antoine] Griezmann and Lookman -- interpreted the spaces that the opponent leaves so well," Simeone said."
Julián Álvarez provided an assist for Ademola Lookman and scored Atlético Madrid's fourth goal in a 4-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg victory over Barcelona at the Metropolitano. The Argentina international had not scored since Dec. 9, ending an 11-game drought with his performance. Atlético led 3-0 after 30 minutes and went into halftime firmly ahead. January signing Ademola Lookman benefited from Álvarez's setup. Atlético sit 13 points off the LaLiga lead and face a Champions League playoff with Club Brugge, making the Copa a primary opportunity for silverware. The second leg is on March 3 at Camp Nou.
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