LaLiga: Atlético Madrid Rally Past Leganés 3-1 as Sørloth Scores Twice

Atlético Madrid move to third in LaLiga with 3-1 comeback win over Leganés, Sørloth scoring twice.

Atlético Madrid rebounded from a three-game winless streak with a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over Leganés in LaLiga on Sunday.

Yvan Neyou's stunning 34th-minute strike gave Leganés the lead, but Atlético fought back in the second half. Alexander Sørloth equalized with a clever back-heel in the 69th minute, followed by Antoine Griezmann's ingenious chip in the 80th minute.

Sørloth sealed the win with a close-range rebound strike deep into added time, securing Atlético's third place in the standings with 20 points. Real Madrid and Barcelona, with a game in hand, remain four points ahead.

Atlético's victory revitalizes their momentum after lackluster performances. Sørloth's double and Griezmann's creativity inspired the comeback.

Stats:

• Atlético Madrid's first win in four games
• Alexander Sørloth's 4th and 5th LaLiga goals this season
• Atlético move to third, four points behind Real Madrid and Barcelona