World champion Alex Baena was the standout performer for Atletico Madrid in their 3-1 victory at Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium. The Spanish attacking midfielder, who now has three goals in the first three LaLiga matchdays, scored a decisive double and later spoke about the team's form without Julian Alvarez.
The match, covered by Record MX, showed a solid Atletico side away from home. With this win, Diego Simeone's team has four points and sits sixth in the standings, three points behind leaders Alaves. Their goal difference stands at plus two, having scored four and conceded two.
How did Alex Baena perform?
Alex Baena, Atletico's number 10, confirmed his excellent run of form. His two goals against Sevilla place him, with three strikes, among the top scorers in the championship alongside players like Kylian Mbappé and Fermín López. The player, who became a world champion with Spain this summer, acknowledged that success has given him great confidence.
"The team has been very good, both the 11 who started and the 11 who finished," Baena declared after the match. His aim now is to maintain this positive dynamic and keep scoring goals for 'Cholo' Simeone's side. The next challenge is a difficult trip to San Mames to face Athletic Club, who are currently 19th.
What about Julian Alvarez's absence?
One recurring topic is the absence of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, who was a fixture for Simeone. The player is currently unavailable due to indisposition, and there are reports he is dealing with depression that started after he returned to the squad following the World Cup. Baena addressed this situation with support for his teammate.
"We have to wait for Julian to get as well as possible after these days of indisposition and we expect him here," the midfielder stated. The squad is navigating this period without Alvarez, while also missing the confirmed absences of Thomas Lemar, Alexander Sørloth, and Morten Hjulmand, whose status can be tracked on our injuries page.
What is Atletico's current context?
The win at Sevilla provides an important boost for the coming weeks. The team has shown defensive solidity, conceding only two goals, and an attack that is finding its rhythm. The next test, against Athletic, will be key to consolidating a place in the upper part of the table, the progress of which can be followed in our standings section.
With a busy schedule ahead, squad depth will be essential. Simeone must manage the absences and trust that players like Baena maintain their output. Detailed information on the lineup and team statistics is available on our first-team page.
