Atlético de Madrid secured an impressive 4-2 victory over Espanyol in Matchday 25 of La Liga. The hosts saw goals from Alexander Sorloth (20’ 1H and 71’ 2H), Giuliano Simeone (48’ 2H), and Ademola Lookman (58’ 2H). Meanwhile, the visitors found the net through Jofre Carreras (5’ 1H) and Edu Expósito (79’ 2H).
Sorloth delighted the home crowd with a stunning header in the 71st minute after a well-placed cross from Matteo Ruggeri, striking the ball into the lower corner past goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic.
Both sides had opportunities to add to the scoreline, with Cyril Ngongé and Alexander Sorloth both hitting the woodwork during the match.
Sorloth was undoubtedly the star of the game, scoring two goals, taking four shots on target, and completing 28 successful passes. Antoine Griezmann also played a critical role in the match, registering four shots on target and completing 37 passes.
Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid employed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Jan Oblak in goal; with a defensive line of Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Dávid Hancko, and Matteo Ruggeri; midfielders Giuliano Simeone, Johnny Cardoso, Álex Baena, and Ademola Lookman; and strikers Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth.
On the other hand, José González Álvarez’s Espanyol lined up in a 5-4-1 formation with Marko Dmitrovic in goal; a defense comprising Omar el Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, and Carlos Romero; midfielders Jofre Carreras, Pol Lozano, Urko Gonzalez, and Tyrhys Dolan; and Kike García leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz.
Next, Atlético will face Real Oviedo away, while Espanyol will take on Elche at the Martínez Valero Stadium.
With this victory, Atlético de Madrid now holds 48 points, sitting in fourth place in the league standings, while Espanyol remains with 35 points in sixth position.
Substitutions for Atlético Madrid
60’ 2H – Álex Baena for Koke, Ademola Lookman for Julián Álvarez
73’ 2H – Marcos Llorente for Nahuel Molina, Antoine Griezmann for Thiago Almada
83’ 2H – Giuliano Simeone for Robin Le Normand
Substitutions for Espanyol
56’ 2H – Clemens Riedel for Ramón Terrats
69’ 2H – Pol Lozano for Edu Expósito, Kike García for Roberto Fernández, Tyrhys Dolan for Cyril Ngongé
76’ 2H – Jofre Carreras for Pere Milla
Yellow card for Espanyol:
37’ 2H – Cyril Ngongé (Simulation of foul)