September 16th 2024.
On Sunday, Atletico Madrid added another win to their impressive start to the season, with Conor Gallagher scoring his first goal for the club. Manager Diego Simeone couldn't help but praise the attitude and performance of the summer signing, who opened the scoring in a 3-0 victory over Valencia.
This win puts Atletico in second place in La Liga, just behind Barcelona, but with a four-point gap already. Gallagher, who made only his second start for the club, has proven to be a valuable addition to the team's midfield, according to Simeone. "He came with a lot of enthusiasm, and we needed that kind of player in the midfield because he makes us better," the manager said in a post-match press conference. "He does not stop giving his best in every game situation in which he participates."
Clearly ecstatic to have scored his first goal for the club, the 24-year-old took to Instagram to share his joy. "A special evening winning and scoring my first goal for @atleticodemadrid Aupa Atleti!!!" he wrote.
And Gallagher's goal wasn't the only highlight of the game for Atletico. Another summer signing, Julian Alvarez, also scored his first goal for the club, securing the victory in injury time. Simeone believes this will be a turning point for the Argentine forward, who arrived in a big-money move from Manchester City. "We all needed him to score a goal, for him to be more relaxed, to be connected to what he likes... hopefully the goal will be the first of many," Simeone said.
He also praised Alvarez's ability to come through in crucial moments, saying, "I imagine that he lives for the goal and the enthusiasm to generate this type of situation. Today he appeared as he always does at the least expected moment at the end of the game when hope seems to be fading and, luckily, he scored."
It's clear that these new signings have already made a positive impact on the team, and their contributions will be vital as Atletico Madrid continues to compete for the top spot in La Liga. And with more players like Gallagher and Alvarez finding their stride, the future looks bright for the club.
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