Julin Rubares put in an incredible performance against FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, scoring a stunning goal that Atltico Madrid fans will not soon forget, scoring a goal that could pave the way to the Champions League semi-finals.
The Argentine striker has already made history, even though his return match at the Metropolitano Stadium is still to come. This goal took him to nine goals in the 2025/26 Champions League, making him the club’s top scorer in a single season in the competition.
Flynn Rubarez’s Atlótico Madrid record
The Argentina international surpassed Diego Costa’s club record of eight Champions League goals in the 2013/14 season. In the same year, Atlótico reached the final before losing to Real Madrid.
Ibarez will have one more game to add to that historic total as Atltico Madrid look to protect their lead and advance to the Champions League semi-finals.
This is exactly the kind of signing that big clubs dream of – signing a player who can make an immediate impact and change the game on European football’s biggest stage.
Atltico Madrid will be looking to protect their 0-2 first-leg advantage when the teams meet again at the Metropolitano on April 14th. Another tough Champions League exit could be looming for Barcelona, while Diego Simeone’s side remain firmly in pursuit of the one big trophy that has eluded them for so long.
