Atletico Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Alaves in La Liga, thanks to a goal from Alexander Sorloth. The match took place at the Metropolitano Stadium and was held on Sunday.
Sorloth Seals Atletico’s Victory
Sorloth found the back of the net just after the half-time break, scoring in the 48th minute. His goal came from a precise header following a right-wing cross from Pablo Barrios. The shot struck the post before bouncing into the net, marking Sorloth’s sixth goal of the season. Notably, three of these goals have been headers, underscoring his aerial prowess.
Match Highlights
- Match Date: Sunday
- Location: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
- Sorloth’s Goal: 48th minute
- Alaves’ Performance: Winless in five consecutive league matches
- Atletico Madrid’s Position: Continued strong performance in La Liga
Despite their struggles, Alaves nearly equalized late in the game. The team has now suffered seven losses in their last nine outings, with one notable win against Real Sociedad back in December. They are currently facing relegation threats.
Other Relevant Matches
- Valencia ended a six-match winless run by defeating Getafe 1-0, with José Gayà scoring the decisive goal.
- Getafe has now gone six games without a win, with five of those resulting in losses.
- Later, leaders Barcelona were slated to face Real Sociedad, while Real Madrid achieved a 2-0 victory over Levante the previous day.
With this victory, Atletico Madrid continues to solidify its position in the league, while Alaves must regroup quickly to avoid further slipping towards relegation.
