Julian Alvarez dazzles fans with ‘The Perfect free kick’ in Champions League clash against Barcelona

Julian Alvarez has just sent football fans into meltdown with a sensational free kick.

Atletico Madrid entered the first leg of tonight’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona as the underdogs. However, refusing to listen to the doubters, the Argentine walked up to the set piece with all the confidence in the world that he had the skills to beat the goalkeeper.

Julian Alvarez scores exceptional Champions League free kick

Spotify Camp Nou is undoubtedly one of the most intimidating places to play in world football. But it’s fair to say Julian Alvarez hasn’t been bothered by the occasion.

Right before half-time, the 26-year-old hammered the ball with laser-like precision, sending it hurtling past Joan García and into the back of the net.

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The piece of sporting brilliance caught the attention of football fans, with many heading to social media to wax lyrical about the piece of sporting genius.

One said: “Julian Alvarez rubs salt in the wounds for Barcelona. What a goal. Unbelievable. That is a perfect free kick.

A second wrote: “Julian Alvarez, that is a special free kick.” A third posted: “Julian Alvarez, get in. What a free kick.”

Fans can watch Alvarez’s goal here.

Desire Doue scores ‘Champions League goal of the season’

It seems there’s something in the air tonight, as Alvarez isn’t the only player to have bagged an outrageous goal.

Desire Doue also struck gold for PSG against Liverpool.

And fans are being extremely complimentary about the Frenchman’s effort.

Some are saying Doue has scored the ‘Champions League goal of the season‘.

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