Both Madrid have had their ups and downs in La Liga this season, while Atletico Madrid are making their mark. Against Almeria, Alvaro Morata's excellent performance once again caught the spotlight. Alvaro Morata's goalscoring efficiency has been impressive this season, and his leap forward has left fans to lament as the former Real Madrid striker has become an integral part of Atletico.
With 13 goals and 2 assists in 19 games, Morata's goals and assists are the same as Griezmann's, and he averages 079 goals, leading the Champions League scorer list. Not only that, but Morata's performance has also made people re-examine his career, and his breakthrough has been eye-catching. In stark contrast to his previous image of a "two-footed, second-rate striker", Morata has shown remarkable improvement this season.
In Atletico's win over Almeria, he showed great individual ability by linking up with the opposition defenders and goalkeepers and slotting into the empty net. The 31-year-old former Real Madrid abandoner seems to have found a new stage, and his performance is far stronger than Joselu's, which also makes people lament Real Madrid's mistake when they abandoned him in the first place. Alvaro Morata's performances at Atletico also gave the Spanish national team manager a chance in the first team, becoming the team's top scorer and captain.
The late bloomer is proving his worth with his actions. His breakthrough and growth have left fans sighing, because his performances during his time at Real Madrid were not as good as they could have been. If the current Real Madrid can have the current Morata, maybe the team's attack will be more fluid, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, Morata and Real Madrid have long been out of luck. He has also expressed his dissatisfaction and criticism of Real Madrid many times in interviews, and even revealed his break with Real Madrid in the celebration after the goal.
Alvaro Morata has now become one of Atletico's goal guarantees, and his performances have impressed. His breakthrough and transformation have made people lament his late bloomer, and also made fans look forward to his future. In a season full of uncertainties, Alvaro Morata's performances have undoubtedly become a bright sight.