When the referee whistled for the free kick just outside the area, Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez quickly picked up the ball and moved in position to take the shot. “When I saw the free kick, I told Rodri (Rodrigo De Paul) that I felt confident with the shot,” Álvarez said. “And it was a great goal.” • Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez scored his first goal in the Champions League against Brest in the 15th minute. • Álvarez, Atletico's main signing in the offseason, has been confident in his shot. • The goal was his seventh in the last 10 matches and third in his last three games across all competitions. • Álvarez joined Atletico after two seasons at Manchester City and believes the team needs to continue improving. #football #soccer #juliánálvarez