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📸 Julian Alvarez scores stunning free-kick in fiery Madrid derby

In a match with buckets of drama, another man has stepped up to shine in Saturday's Madrid derby.

The game stood 2-2 entering the second half, and it's been all Atletico de Madrid ever since. Courtesy of one inspired Julian Alvarez!

After scoring a hat-trick in his last LaLiga match, the Argentina star scored a penalty before netting a beautiful free-kick into the left side of the goal from outside the box.

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And here's a close-up of former Atleti goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois trying to dive to make the save.

📸 JAVIER SORIANO - AFP or licensors

A world-class moment and an electric start to the season for Alvarez!

📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images

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