Barcelona is leading the league with 94 points, 31 wins and 1 draw in 38 games, and their pursuit of Julian Alvarez is one of the most talked-about topics in the transfer market. Alex Baena, Alvarez's teammate at Atletico Madrid, has praised the Argentine forward.

Why is Julian Alvarez so admired?

Baena highlighted Alvarez's qualities, which have made him a great forward over the last two years. “He has a brilliant understanding of the game, he's a natural goalscorer, he's spectacular from set pieces and he links up very well with his teammates”, Baena told Mundo Deportivo.

What does Baena say about Alvarez's future?

Baena avoided talking about Alvarez's future, who has asked to leave Atletico Madrid. “This isn't the time to be talking about it. Not about the national teams when we're with our clubs, nor about our clubs when we're with the national team”, Baena noted. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st | | Points | 94 | | Games played | 38 | | Wins | 31 | | Losses | 6 |

What's next for Barcelona?

Barcelona is still looking for reinforcements for their attack, and Julian Alvarez is one of the main targets. However, negotiations with Atletico Madrid can be complicated.