Alvarez Benched by Norwegian at Atlético.

Atletico Madrid has announced its starting lineup for the first match of the 2024-2025 season, featuring new signings Alexander Sørloth and Dayot Upamecano, alongside Olympic gold medalist Pablo Barrios. Notably, striker Julian Alvarez, who recently transferred from Manchester City in search of more playing time, finds himself on the bench again, this time behind Sørloth, another Norwegian striker. This situation has drawn comments from fans and observers who note the irony of Alvarez’s move, as he was also previously benched by a Norwegian at Manchester City.