LaLiga: Sorloth Leads Atletico Madrid Past Oviedo

Alexander Sorloth scores brace as Atletico Madrid win 2-0

Atletico Madrid beat Real Oviedo 2-0, with Alexander Sorloth scoring twice to keep them in contention for the LaLiga title.

Alexander Sorloth was determined to score, and his efforts paid off in the 16th minute...

Alexander Sorloth scored a brace, leading Atletico Madrid to a 2-0 victory over struggling Real Oviedo, extending their winning streak to seven matches in all competitions. This win keeps Atletico Madrid in contention for the top spot in LaLiga, just one point behind Real Madrid and three points behind leaders Barcelona.

Sorloth's first goal came in the 16th minute, tapping in David Hancko's cross, and he doubled the lead ten minutes later with a precise volley from another Hancko delivery. Atletico Madrid's strong performance was marked by their dominance in possession, but Oviedo's defense held firm until Sorloth's goals.

The win extends Atletico Madrid's unbeaten LaLiga run to 13 matches, with their next challenge being Barcelona at Camp Nou on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Real Oviedo remains at the bottom of the table with nine points from 14 games.

Alexander Sorloth was determined to score, and his efforts paid off in the 16th minute. The Norwegian striker was perfectly positioned to tap home David Hancko's cross, securing a 1-0 lead for Atletico Madrid against Real Oviedo. This goal marked a historic milestone, as Los Colchoneros have now scored in each of their first 14 LaLiga matches, a feat they last achieved in 1978.

Sorloth's performance was instrumental in Atletico's 2-0 win, and he went on to score his second goal in the 26th minute, doubling the lead. The Norwegian striker's impressive display has helped Atletico extend their unbeaten LaLiga run to 13 matches, lifting them to third place with 31 points.

Alexander Sorloth's determination paid off as he scored his second goal of the match, doubling Atletico Madrid's lead in just 26 minutes. He expertly volleyed past Oviedo's goalkeeper Aaron Escandell after David Hancko's precise cross.

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As halftime approached, Oviedo pushed for a goal, but Atletico's goalkeeper Jan Oblak was solid, easily handling Federico Vinas' header. The visitors struggled to create clear chances, and Atletico's defense remained strong.

Oviedo's struggles continued into the second half, with Los Azules failing to score before halftime for the sixth time in seven away matches this season. They had a promising period early in the second half, but Federico Vinas' header sailed over the top, and Salomon Rondon and Santi Cazorla missed good opportunities.

A silver lining for Oviedo was Alexander Sorloth's substitution just after the hour mark, which could potentially ease the pressure on their defense. The Norwegian striker had been a constant threat, but his removal gave Oviedo some respite.

Atletico Madrid's second half was less productive, but they still managed to hold on for a 2-0 win. Nicolas Gonzalez had a counter-attack chance, but his shot was straight at Oviedo's goalkeeper Escandell. The hosts struggled to create clear chances, and Atletico's defense remained solid.

Oviedo's winless streak continues, with their last victory dating back to October 1, 2024. They're struggling to score, with just seven goals in 14 league games. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, has scored in each of their first 14 LaLiga matches, a feat they last achieved in 1978 [6][8].