By Ramiro Diaz

Football, more than a sport, is a passion that is lived with intensity, especially when it comes to a derby. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are involved in one of the most exciting and vibrant matches in the world, where rivalry and history are intertwined in every play.
In the lead-up to the next derby, an authoritative and respected voice in the world of Atletico Madrid has raised his voice to send a warning to one of the key figures of the Colchonero team: Julian Alvarez. Ruben Cano, a club legend and former Rojiblanco player, has expressed his concern about the situation of the Argentinian striker, who is on the verge of suspension due to accumulation of yellow cards.
Cano, in conversation with Diario AS, recalled his own experience in a Madrid derby, where a caution for a fortuitous event prevented him from playing a crucial match against Real Madrid. "I understand that Julian Alvarez has four yellow cards," Cano commented, before adding a phrase that reveals his suspicion about the refereeing that the Royal Spanish Football Federation will appoint for the match against Mallorca, prior to the derby: "If that's the case, he should be careful because it happened to me. The next game was against Real Madrid and I was booked for stepping on the edge of the area when the goalkeeper took a goal kick."
Cano's statements have not gone unnoticed in the world of football. Many fans and journalists have interpreted his words as a warning about the possibility that the refereeing may be more rigorous with Julian Alvarez in the match against Mallorca, with the aim of him missing the derby against Real Madrid.
Cano's concern is understandable. Julian Alvarez has become a fundamental piece in Diego Simeone's scheme. His speed, skill and goalscoring ability make him a game-changing player, capable of changing the course of a match at any moment.
The possible absence of Alvarez in the Madrid derby would be a tough blow for Atletico Madrid. The Rojiblanco team would lose one of their main attacking references, which could affect their performance in such a transcendental match.
The Madrid derby is much more than a simple football match. It is a clash of emotions, where passion and rivalry are lived to the fullest. The players know this and prepare thoroughly for this encounter, which can mark a before and after in the season.
Cano's warning to Julian Alvarez adds another ingredient to the build-up to the derby. The fans will be watching every move of the Argentinian striker, hoping that he does not see the yellow card that would prevent him from playing the most important match of the season.
The Madrid derby is a special match, where history and rivalry are intertwined in every play. Ruben Cano's warning to Julian Alvarez adds an element of intrigue and excitement to the build-up to this encounter, which promises to be exciting.
The Atletico Madrid fans hope that Julian Alvarez can be present in the derby, as his presence is fundamental for the team's aspirations. However, Cano's experience and his words of warning call for prudence and caution.
Football, like life, is full of surprises and unexpected twists. The Madrid derby will be no exception. The fans can expect an exciting match, where passion and rivalry will be at their peak. And who knows, perhaps Julian Alvarez will be the protagonist of a new feat in the history of this legendary encounter.

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