Since arriving in Europe from River Plate, the Argentine has stood out for his goal-scoring instinct and knack for delivering in crucial moments. However, his last goal for Atlético came on September 30, against Eintracht Frankfurt, and he hasn’t found the net since. Four consecutive matches without scoring—against Celta, Osasuna, Arsenal, and Betis—paint an unusual picture for a player who netted 29 times last season and was a key figure in Diego Simeone’s setup.
