Atlético de Madrid faces a new challenge in LaLiga EA Sports, but all eyes are on one man: Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker is enduring his longest goalless run since joining the Colchoneros, and the match against Matías Almeyda’s Sevilla presents the perfect chance to end the drought and avoid a record he’d rather not have on his résumé.

Since arriving in Europe from River Plate, the Argentine has stood out for his goal-scoring instinct and knack for delivering in crucial moments. However, his last goal for Atlético came on September 30, against Eintracht Frankfurt, and he hasn’t found the net since. Four consecutive matches without scoring—against Celta, Osasuna, Arsenal, and Betis—paint an unusual picture for a player who netted 29 times last season and was a key figure in Diego Simeone’s setup.

A Drought That Worries the Metropolitano

If Álvarez fails to score against Sevilla, he’ll match his longest dry spell since making his LaLiga debut—something that’s raising concern within a team that’s also struggled for consistency in recent weeks. The Colchoneros are aiming to climb the table and rejoin the fight at the top, where Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Villarreal are battling for the leading spots.