Atlético Madrid moved to the top of LaLiga with a commanding 1-3 away win against Sevilla. The colchoneros secured a convincing victory this Saturday at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán thanks to a double from Álex Baena and a goal from Ademola Lookman.
How the win was built
Diego Simeone's team started with purpose and found the opening goal after just four minutes. Álex Baena finished off a move inside the box to beat the home goalkeeper. Atlético maintained control and doubled their lead in the 26th minute when Ademola Lookman received the ball in an attacking position and shot inside the near post. The third goal came just seven minutes later, with Baena completing his brace with a powerful strike from outside the area that made it 0-3 before halftime.
Sevilla's reaction and the finish
Sevilla managed to pull a goal back in the 66th minute through Miguel Sierra, who capitalized on a home attack. This goal brought some tension back to the match, but the red-and-white defense, with Jan Oblak in goal, held firm in the closing minutes to secure the three points.
What this lead means
With this win, Atlético Madrid takes over first place in LaLiga, overtaking their direct rivals in the early stages of the campaign. The team has shown great offensive efficiency, scoring in every one of their official matches so far. This away win is a significant boost ahead of a schedule that includes upcoming home fixtures, as seen on the fixtures calendar.
The match's key performers
Álex Baena was undoubtedly the man of the match. The midfielder not only scored two decisive goals but was also a key piece in ball circulation. Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman added his first goal of the campaign, strengthening an attack that already has multiple scorers. Manager Diego Simeone found the right balance between defensive solidity and speed in transition, a formula that worked perfectly in Seville. The team now prepares for its next league challenge, aiming to maintain this positive run at the Metropolitano stadium.
