Madrid, Spain, ESP — Atlético Madrid claimed a commanding home victory over Espanyol in LaLiga, with Alexander Sørloth leading the charge via a brace and the hosts ultimately pulling clear despite an early scare from the visitors.
GOALS:- 6' Jofre Carreras - Espanyol- 21' Alexander Sørloth - Atlético Madrid- 49' Giuliano Simeone - Atlético Madrid- 58' Ademola Lookman - Atlético Madrid- 72' Alexander Sørloth - Atlético Madrid- 80' Edu Expósito - Espanyol
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Atlético Madrid: Alexander Sørloth - 2 goals, decisive presence throughout- Espanyol: Jofre Carreras - Early opener, gave Espanyol brief foothold in the match
KEY STAT: Atlético Madrid registered 9 shots on target compared to Espanyol's 2, reflecting their dominance across 90 minutes.