Simeone says Álvarez closer to player Atlético 'want to see'

Diego Simeone praised the performances of Julián Álvarez and USMNT international Johnny Cardoso in Atlético Madrid 's 2-0 Champions League win over Manchester United on Tuesday, saying Álvarez is "getting closer to the player we want to see." Álvarez started and played 71 minutes at the Metropolitano, while Cardoso impressed in his 90 minutes in the heart of the Atlético midfield and had a first-half goal disallowed for a Marcos Llorente handball.