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Atletico Madrid escalates conflict with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Atletico Madrid escalates conflict with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez

Summary

Atletico Madrid is intensifying its confrontation with Barcelona concerning Julian Alvarez, as the club plans to present additional evidence to FIFA and the RFEF. Alvarez missed training after reporting that he was unwell, which Atletico believes is related to the ongoing transfer saga. They claim the situation is affecting both Alvarez's performance and their club's reputation. Atletico insists that Alvarez will not be transferring to Barcelona and aims to support him through this period of instability.

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Key Details

•Atletico plans to add new evidence in its case against Barcelona.
•Julian Alvarez missed training citing health issues amid transfer pressures.
•Atletico asserts there is no chance Alvarez will join Barcelona.
•The club is focused on supporting Alvarez during this situation.
•Pressure from the transfer saga has affected Alvarez's performance.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid go on the offensive against Barcelona to protect Julian Alvarez

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Atletico Madrid have taken their confrontation with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez to another level, with the club preparing to add further evidence to their existing cases with FIFA and the RFEF, repo...
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