Luis Suárez says goodbye to Atlético fans in Wanda Metropolitano

It doesn’t have a plaque on Paseo de las Leyendas del Wanda Metropolitano, but it doesn’t need it either. Uruguayan Luis Suárez said goodbye this Sunday to what had been his hobby as a club legend for the last two courses. An unforgettable song ‘9’ loved by the fans, who paid him the tribute he deserved against Sevilla.

“I am grateful to Luis Suarez for last season, which was great, and this season remains our team’s top scorer. He will play against Sevilla. With people who behave like he did, always ‘chapeau’”, said Simeone a day before the race. No sooner said than done. Suárez played and listened to the affection of his people.

Thirty-four goals in 82 games, waiting for his final game before ending his two-year adventure with Rojiblanco’s team, is the legacy of the Uruguayan, who completed a full first season. His 21 goals gave Atlético 35 points, meaning 40 per cent of the 86 ultimately added to win the club’s 11th league title. The Suarez League.

Of all, two caused the ecstasy of the fans, still out of the stands due to the pandemic. The 2-1 in the 88th minute of the game against Osasuna at the Wanda and the 1-2 scored a week later against Valladolid away from home. Two strikers for posterity. Two memorable explosions of joy for the athletes.

Simeone wanted to reward the footballer by giving him property against Sevilla and Wanda thanked him. The nine (35 years old) shows physical wear and tear and in his second year he lost his spark and speed, but not the hierarchy on and off the field, as well as effectiveness within the area. He is also the team’s top scorer in his second year.

Suárez does not make the hundred games it takes to have his plaque appear on the Paseo de las Leyendas. Players such as Leivinha, Baltazar or Falcao also did not reach that figure, but all three are club flags. Same as the Uruguayan. Thanks to him, Atlético won the eleventh league.

“He deserves a great place in the stadium,” President Cerezo said before the game against Sevilla. “Uruguayan, Uruguayan,” de Wanda exploded when he was replaced by Cunha after 63 minutes and at the player’s parting at the end of the game. “Thank you Lucho for making us champions,” the South Fund banner showed in the second half. Luis Suarez is an indelible legend of Atlético de Madrid.