"It is not worth repeating phrases from the past. Those come naturally, and at that moment that came out for me."
"Julian has already shown the footballer he is. Many times, words are not enough, and only deeds are useful. Let's hope he has a great game."
"Suarez got the decisive goal in 2-1 victories over both Osasuna and Real Valladolid in the final two matchdays, helping Atleti edge out Real Madrid by two points and leading Simeone to describe those big moments as "the Luis Suarez zone"."
"He became only the second Atleti player to score both a penalty and a direct free-kick in the same LaLiga match in the 21st century, after Suarez against Cadiz in January 2021, in a crushing 5-2 victory for Simeone's side."
Diego Simeone refused to compare Julian Alvarez to Luis Suarez ahead of the Supercopa de Espana showdown with Real Madrid. Alvarez started the 2025-26 season strongly but has scored only once in his last seven appearances and provided one assist. After the Club World Cup he contributed 14 goals in 17 matches (10 goals, four assists), six more than any other Atleti player. Atletico view the Supercopa as their best chance of silverware while they trail Barcelona by 11 points in LaLiga and lack certainty over Champions League progression. Simeone emphasized actions over words and expressed hope Alvarez will perform.
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