Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash over Julian Alvarez in Monaco

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are scheduled to meet in Monaco for the Champions League draw, with escalating tensions regarding Julian Alvarez's future. Barcelona president Joan Laporta reconfirmed the club's strong interest in Alvarez, following a €100 million offer that Atletico Madrid swiftly rejected, stating they would not negotiate. Atletico's leadership, including president Enrique Cerezo and CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marín, is set to attend as both clubs prepare to address ongoing frustrations over the situation. Alvarez, under contract until 2030 with a €500 million release clause, remains a key focus. The Monaco meeting adds urgency to the ongoing transfer saga.

• 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona set for tense Atletico Madrid meeting in Monaco after Laporta’s Julian Alvarez comments