Atlético Madrid was trailing 1-0 after Rodrygo put Real Madrid ahead, but one of Diego Simeone’s most dangerous players, Julián Álvarez, stepped up in the 32nd minute to level the score and silence the Santiago Bernabéu with his goal.

Julián Álvarez’s Stunning Goal Against Real Madrid

A Goal to Destroy Messi’s Record

With this strike, the Argentine forward reached 15 goals in the Champions League in just 26 matches, surpassing the record of his compatriot Lionel Messi, who had 13 goals in the same span.

So far this season, Julián Álvarez has already scored seven goals, putting him just one away from the eight Diego Costa netted in the 2013-2014 season—the highest tally for an Atlético Madrid player in the competition.

As of today, he stands as Atlético Madrid’s best signing, delivering top performances and stepping up when his team needs him the most.