In the Lost Match – a Huge "Atlético” Fans’ Banner for J. Alvarez

2026-11-09 18:20 © PSNEWZ/SIPA

Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez received special attention during the La Liga match against Barcelona (1–2).

This was the Argentine’s first meeting with the Catalan team since the highly controversial story over the summer, when he tried to move to the Barcelona club.

Before Sunday’s match, Atlético fans showed that they had not forgotten the story.

During the team presentations, they unveiled an impressive banner bearing the message “Mi Dulce Condena” (“My Sweet Prison”). It depicted a person behind prison bars.

The defeat was also personally disappointing for the Argentine—he failed to capitalize on his chances and had to leave the pitch with his head bowed.

🚨 Atlético Madrid fans unveiled a massive tifo ahead of their clash with Barcelona, featuring the message: “MY SWEET CURSE!” The display depicts a person wearing an Atlético shirt behind prison bars, seemingly alluding to Julián Álvarez’s situation at the club this summer. https://t.co/Xk2vate1DY

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) November 8, 2026