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Atlético's Koke defends Julián Alvarez: 'Leave him in peace'

September 10, 2026 · ESPN

Atlético Madrid skipper Koke came to the defense of teammate Julián Álvarez on Wednesday following the squad's 2-1 Champions League loss to Liverpool. Addressing the scrutiny surrounding the forward, the captain emphasized that Álvarez needs tranquility so he can simply focus on his duties on the pitch and find joy in his football.

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#	Team	P	Pts
1	Manchester City FC	3	9
2	Arsenal FC	3	9
3	Hull City AFC	3	7
4	Chelsea FC	3	6
5	Brentford FC	3	5
6	Liverpool FC	3	5

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