Transfer target Julian Alvarez booed by fans in Atletico Madrid win

Argentinian striker was targeted by fans while warming up and jeered again after coming on in the 66th minute.Published On 24 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Giuliano Simeone delivered a family rescue act in the dying moments, earning Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-2 draw with Villarreal after his father Diego’s side had been reduced to 10 men on a scorching afternoon of fan anger towards European transfer target Julian Alvarez.The hosts appeared ready to collapse after Robin Le Normand was sent off in the 76th minute for bringing down Georges Mikautadze, who converted the resulting penalty to put Villarreal ahead in the Spanish league on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonsporlist 2 of 4Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quitlist 3 of 4Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Openlist 4 of 4Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35mend of listBut Atletico found one last burst on the counterattack as Alex Baena released Giuliano down the right and the manager’s son kept his cool, sliding a delicate finish beyond goalkeeper Luiz Junior.The match...