Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0, with Julian Alvarez scoring the only goal. Afterwards, he apologised to Atletico Madrid supporters for his earlier comments.
Match result
Alvarez scored the goal in Atletico Madrid's 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna. GOAL said it was his second of the week.
Apology to supporters
Alvarez said: "I would like to apologise to our fans for my words. I was wrong in the way I spoke and in the timing of my comments, and I understand their anger. If I were in their position, I would feel angry too, especially given the support they have constantly shown me."
He added: "The past few weeks have been full of support, and I now need to focus on developing and improving. They stood by me throughout this period, and the time has come for me to work hard, because we have some very important things ahead of us."
Earlier comments and home goal
GOAL reported that, during the World Cup, Alvarez hinted at a desire to leave Atletico and chase his dream move to Barcelona.
GOAL also said Alvarez's strike against Deportivo La Coruna was his first league goal at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Alvarez on his condition
Alvarez said: "I feel I am in a good state, and I am grateful to my team-mates who supported me and stood by me a great deal. I am working on improving, and in the recent matches I felt a development on the physical level and in dealing with the ball."
He said: "When you feel content in your life, that is reflected in your performance on the pitch and in everything. We spend a long time at home, and everything that happens affects us, but I now feel that I am in a good state and ready to compete for everything."
The striker said: "We hope to win their affection again, through hard work and humility, and to thank them for everything they have given us during this period."