Two former Premier League forwards shine in Champions League: Alvarez and Olise both achieve 2 goals and 1 assist with perfect ratings.

On March 11 early morning Beijing time, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals saw four matches played, including two 7-goal spectacles: Bayern Munich overwhelmed Atalanta 6-1 away, and Atletico Madrid trounced Tottenham 5-2 at home. In these high-scoring clashes, two former Premier League forwards stood out: Bayern's Olise and Atletico's Alvarez, both previously playing in the Premier League and becoming top stars.

Bayern's 6-1 away victory over Atalanta essentially sealed the qualification悬念 early. In this match, Bayern's star Kane rested and was listed but did not play; Kane's substitute, Jackson (loaned to Chelsea), contributed with a goal and an assist. However, the standout performer was Olise, the former Crystal Palace forward, who alone created three goals with 2 goals and 1 assist, earning a perfect 10 rating post-match.

Olise, aged 24, has a market value of €130 million according to Transfermarkt. This season, he has appeared in 43 matches for Bayern across all competitions, scoring 18 goals and providing 26 assists, totaling 44 goal involvements—an astonishing performance.

Atletico's 5-2 home win over Tottenham likely提前 sealed the qualification悬念. In this match, former Manchester City forward Alvarez alone created three goals with 2 goals and 1 assist, helping Atletico secure a big home victory. Notably, Manchester City failed to win against Tottenham twice this season (1 draw, 1 loss), highlighting Alvarez as a true thorn-remover. Post-match, Alvarez also received a perfect 10 rating.

Alvarez, aged 26, has a market value of €100 million according to Transfermarkt. This season, he has played 44 matches for Atletico across all competitions, contributing 16 goals and 8 assists. The "little spider" can both pass and shoot, drive forward with the ball, score goals, and break down tight defenses with long-range strikes. Guardiola's insistence on Haaland and selling Alvarez may be his biggest managerial mistake.