Barcelona praised the Argentine star Julián Álvarez through its official social media accounts, following the outstanding performance he delivered during the recent match against the Catalan team.

The post featured Álvarez in a face-off with Barcelona player Lamine Yamal under the title: "Stars Under the Spotlight," sparking widespread debate about the possibility of him joining Barcelona's ranks in the future.

Álvarez is considered one of the world's most prominent players currently, having reached his football maturity with Atlético Madrid after transferring from Manchester City, which has attracted the interest of several major European clubs, with Barcelona leading the list, placing him among their options should striker Lewandowski leave when his contract ends in summer 2026.

Barcelona's management faces a significant financial challenge if they wish to acquire Álvarez, especially since Atlético invested 95 million euros in the summer of 2024 between fixed and variable fees. Nevertheless, the player's statistics with the red and white team are very impressive, having scored 39 goals and provided 12 assists in 76 matches since his transfer, placing him firmly in the sights of Barcelona and other major European clubs.