In the Champions League group stage, Atlético Madrid faced Liverpool away from home, with Álvarez making his first start of the season.

This summer, Álvarez's transfer saga dominated headlines. Despite public interest from Barcelona, Atlético Madrid refused to sell the player. After months of speculation, Álvarez remained at Atlético Madrid.

In La Liga's second and fourth rounds, Álvarez came off the bench in matches against Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao, accumulating 55 minutes of play with no goals or assists. He drew criticism from some Atlético Madrid supporters during this period.

Now at Anfield, Álvarez gets his first start of the season.

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