Julián Álvarez booed by Atlético de Madrid fans at Metropolitano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Atlético de Madrid is playing its second consecutive match at the Metropolitano Stadium in LaLiga on August 23, 2026. Julián Álvarez, included in the squad for the first time this season, received loud boos from fans as he approached the bench. The reaction occurred with some fans still arriving at the stadium, raising questions about how he will be received if he gets playing time under coach Diego Simeone.
- •Atlético de Madrid playing second match of the season at Metropolitano.
- •Julián Álvarez included in the squad for the first time.
- •He was met with loud boos from fans upon arrival.
- •Some fans were still entering the stadium during the incident.
- •Future minutes on the field for Álvarez remain uncertain.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — 😱 Thunderous boos from the Metropolitano for Julián Álvarez!
"Atlético de Madrid are playing their second consecutive match at the Metropolitano at the start of this league campaign, but it is the first with Julián Álvarez included in the squad. As Julián ca...
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