Atlético Madrid's Álvarez Booed in Villarreal Draw

In a La Liga match on Sunday, Julián Álvarez faced boos from Atlético Madrid supporters during a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Álvarez, who started the match on the bench, was jeered while warming up and again when he entered the game in the 66th minute. The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from Atlético Madrid, with Arsenal and Barcelona mentioned as potential destinations before the transfer deadline on September 1.

Atlético took the lead with a goal from Marc Pubill shortly before the hour mark, but Villarreal equalized through Gerard Moreno's penalty. After Atlético's Robin le Normand was sent off in the 76th minute, Villarreal took the lead with another penalty from Georges Mikautadze.

Atlético equalized late in the match with a goal from Giuliano Simeone. Following the match, Álvarez left the field quickly, drawing further boos, while manager Diego Simeone indicated that the forward's early departure was pre-agreed.

Atlético Madrid now has four points from two matches, while Villarreal has two points.