Julian Alvarez scored from the penalty spot as Atletico drew with Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final Credit: Thomas COEX / AFP

For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May.

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