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Julián Álvarez scored a last-gasp winner Atlético Madrid secured their second away win of the season with another late winner, this time securing an 89th minute victory over Celta Vigo on Thursday night courtesy of Julián Álvarez.
After an unimpressive display which failed to impress many, the Colchoneros finally found a way through at the death as Antoine Griezmann drifted wide and delivered a cross to the far post where Álvarez was ready to pounce and put the ball into the back of the net.
Here, we take a look at some of the takeaways from the game.
Julián Álvarez is better off the bench
By scoring here, Julián Álvarez scored his second goal of the season and his first of any real importance given that the other simply added to the scoreline in injury-time. This was his first big moment and a chance to really propel himself and start to build up speed in a red and white jersey. However, it?s also notable that Álvarez has had much more of an impact in his three appearances off the bench than he has in five starts since joining the club in the summer.

Julián Álvarez for Atleti

As a starter: As a sub:
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