Atlético Madrid beat Sevilla without Julián Álvarez even traveling to the match. The Argentine striker didn't make the trip or sit on the bench, a curious absence the club hasn't explained. It didn't matter. Atlético controlled the game in Seville and got the result they needed. The team showed they can win without their recent acquisition, though questions linger about Álvarez's status and whether this was precautionary or something more. Atlético's depth showed up when it counted. They didn't need their January signing to handle a struggling Sevilla side. The victory keeps them in the hunt in La Liga, and it proves Diego Simeone's squad has options beyond any single player. Still, the Álvarez situation bears watching. Where he was and why he wasn't there could matter down the stretch.