Buenos Aires, November 27 (NA) -- Córdoba-born striker Julián Álvarez became the third all-time top scorer for Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. With his recent goal against Inter Milan in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, the 'Spider' from Calchín became the club's third-highest scorer in the competition, an achievement that places him among the most prominent names to have passed through the 'Colchoneros'. The significance of his feat lies not only in the number, but also in the speed at which he achieved it. Álvarez surpassed Paulo Dybala in the table of Argentine players with the most goals in the Champions League. The 'Spider' has 18 goals in 31 European career matches—between Manchester City and Atlético—while the former Juventus player has 18 in 53 appearances. His records, constant growth, and presence at the highest continental level confirm him as one of the most influential Argentine footballers at the moment. Everything indicates that his story in the Champions League is just beginning and that records will continue to fall in his path. The difference in efficiency positions Álvarez as one of the most decisive Argentine forwards on the Old Continent today. Amid his consolidation at Atlético de Madrid and at just 25 years old, Julián Álvarez continues to write significant pages in his career. Álvarez reached 10 goals in just 14 matches played in the Champions League with the red-and-white shirt, an efficiency that surprises even within the demanding European sphere. Second place remains in the hands of Spanish midfielder Saúl Ñíguez, who has accumulated 11 goals in 74 appearances. Behind them now appears Álvarez, whose projection suggests he could continue to climb the rankings very soon if he maintains his current scoring rate. The statistical impact of the Córdoba striker is also reflected on the national level. His ability to appear in key moments, his mobility inside the area, and his growing offensive leadership have transformed him into a fundamental piece in Atlético's scheme. With this new goal, the former River Plate player entered a select podium topped by Frenchman Antoine Griezmann, the club's all-time top scorer in the Champions League with 39 goals in 88 matches.
